Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 361: Dogs; tethering and confinement requirements provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalties for, animal control officer enforcement of, violations established
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 361 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dogs; tethering and confinement requirements provided; persons and activities exempted; criminal penalties for, animal control officer enforcement of, violations established. Primary sponsor: Garlan Gudger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Animals
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlan Gudger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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
- Ready to Enroll
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Signature Requested
- Third Reading in Second House
- Agriculture and Forestry Engrossed Substitute Offered (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1267
- Lovvorn 1st Amendment Offered
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1268
- Brinyark 1st Amendment Offered
- Ensler motion to Table - Lost Roll Call 1269
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