Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 397: Taxation; to increase the adjusted cap and allow the unremarried widow or widower of certain individuals to claim the homestead exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 397 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Taxation; to increase the adjusted cap and allow the unremarried widow or widower of certain individuals to claim the homestead exemption. Primary sponsor: Danny Crawford (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Taxation & Revenue
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Crawford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)