Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8: Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on June 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Campus chaplains; public K-12 schools authorized to accept as volunteers, local boards of education and governing bodies authorized to vote on whether to allow, limitations provided. Primary sponsor: Mark Gidley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Education
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Gidley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Third Reading in Second House
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1190
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Education Policy)
- Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Education Policy
- Pending Committee Action in Second House (Education Policy)
- Third Reading in House of Origin
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