Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 43: Public K-12 education; Pledge of Allegiance required each day, local boards of education required to vote whether to adopt policy allowing daily prayer and reading of religious text, constitutional amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 43 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on September 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public K-12 education; Pledge of Allegiance required each day, local boards of education required to vote whether to adopt policy allowing daily prayer and reading of religious text, constitutional amendment. Primary sponsor: Reed Ingram (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional Amendments Statewide
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Ingram | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
“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 Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Education Policy)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Education Policy)
- Filed