Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 81: State government; use of term "West Bank" prohibited as reference to Judea and Samaria
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 81 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State government; use of term "West Bank" prohibited as reference to Judea and Samaria. Primary sponsor: Mark Gidley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Government
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
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (State Government)
- Filed