HB122 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg Wren
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: State Parks, active or retired member of Armed Forces, free admission on state or federal holidays.
Summary: HB122 lets active and retired U.S. military personnel enter Alabama state parks for free on state and federal holidays, with valid ID.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes free admission to Alabama state parks for active or retired members of the United States Armed Forces, including reserve components and the National Guard, when they present an appropriate military ID. The free entry applies to state parks operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The measure repeals laws that conflict with it. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor (or as otherwise provided by law).

Who It Affects
Active-duty and retired members of the United States Armed Forces (including reserve components and National Guard) — free admission on state and federal holidays when they show a valid ID.
Alabama state parks system (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) — must implement and enforce the free-admission policy on holidays for eligible personnel.

Key Provisions
Free admission to state parks for active or retired U.S. Armed Forces members (including Reserve and National Guard) on state or federal holidays, upon presentation of a valid military ID, at parks operated by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Repeals conflicting laws and sets the measure's effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval (i.e., when it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Military