Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 494: Search and seizure; warrant required for government agent to enter private land and seize personal property thereon, subject to exceptions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 494 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Search and seizure; warrant required for government agent to enter private land and seize personal property thereon, subject to exceptions. Primary sponsor: Ben Harrison (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Harrison | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“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 Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)