Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 454: Search warrants; period of time to execute and return search warrants for DNA evidence, extended
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 454 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Search warrants; period of time to execute and return search warrants for DNA evidence, extended. Primary sponsor: Joe Lovvorn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Reported Out of Committee Second House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Criminal Procedure
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lovvorn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 610
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in Second House (Judiciary)
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Public Safety and Homeland Security)