Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 463: Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 463 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established. Primary sponsor: Chris Sells (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported Out of Committee 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.
Conservation & Natural Resources
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sells | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“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 House of Origin
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Agriculture and Forestry)