SB80 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Colleges and universities, prohibit from requiring resident of state who lives within 75 miles of campus to live on campus
Summary: SB80 would bar Alabama's public four-year colleges from requiring state residents within 75 miles of campus to live on campus.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, public four-year institutions may not require any enrolled student who lives in-state and within 75 miles of the campus to reside on campus. The bill says boards of trustees must comply with this requirement. The measure becomes law immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Public four-year higher education institutions in Alabama — would be prohibited from enforcing on-campus residency requirements for eligible students.
Enrolled students who reside in Alabama within 75 miles of the campus they attend — would not be required to live on campus.

Key Provisions
Prohibits public four-year institutions from requiring enrolled in-state students who live within 75 miles of their campus to reside on campus.
Requires the institutions' boards of trustees to comply with this requirement.
Effective immediately after passage and Governor approval.

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