HB24 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Taxation, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F, and A.M. of Alabama, exempt from sales, county and municipal fees and taxes

Summary

HB 24 would exempt two Alabama Grand Lodges of Freemasons from all state, county, and municipal taxes and fees.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would remove the obligation for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama to pay any state, county, or municipal taxes and fees. The exemption would apply to all such taxes and fees currently owed. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama: would be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes and fees.
• The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Alabama: would be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes and fees.
• State and local governments (state, counties, and municipalities): could lose tax revenue from the exemptions.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Exempts the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. A.M. of Alabama from paying all state, county, and municipal fees and taxes.
• Section 2: Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Taxation