Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 438: Income tax; to reinstate the income tax refund check-off for Victims of Crime and Leniency, Incorporated (VOCAL), and to repeal entities whose check-offs have been rescinded
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 438 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax; to reinstate the income tax refund check-off for Victims of Crime and Leniency, Incorporated (VOCAL), and to repeal entities whose check-offs have been rescinded. Primary sponsor: David Faulkner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Third Reading in House of Origin.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Faulkner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 785
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education
- Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation Education)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means Education)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means Education)