HB58 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dickie Drake
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Conservation and Natural Resources, state parks, admission, free to Alabama residents who are active or retired military personnel, Park for Patriots Act, Sec. 9-14-8 am'd.
Summary: HB 58 expands free Alabama state park admission to Alabama residents who are active or retired military or National Guard on all days the parks are open, while keeping free admission on holidays for all military members.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes current law by allowing Alabama residents who are active or retired in good standing to enter state parks for free on any day the park is open to the public. It also keeps the existing rule that active or retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard (including reserves) receive free admission on state or federal holidays. The act is called the Park for Patriots Act of 2018 and specifies an effective date after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who are active or retired in good standing of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, who would receive free admission on all days the parks are open to the public.
Active or retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard (including reserve components), who would continue to receive free admission on state or federal holidays regardless of residency.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 9-14-8 to grant free admission to Alabama state parks for Alabama residents who are active or retired in good standing of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard on all days the parks are open to the public.
Maintains free admission on state or federal holidays for active or retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard (including reserve components) upon presentation of military ID.
Declares the act to be the Park for Patriots Act of 2018 and specifies the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval; repeals conflicting laws.

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