Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 195: Decedents' estates, will contests, removal to circuit court authorized
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 195 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Decedents' estates, will contests, removal to circuit court authorized. Primary sponsor: Rodger Smitherman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Property & Estates
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger Smitherman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“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
- Third Reading in Second House
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 775
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Signature Requested
- Delivered to Governor
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Third Reading in House of Origin
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 278
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
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