HB441 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

National Guard, extend access to facilities owned by National Guard to certain veterans and their caregivers

Summary

HB441 would extend access to Alabama National Guard facilities to certain veterans and their caregivers who do not currently have access.

What This Bill Does

Extends use of facilities owned by the Alabama National Guard to eligible veterans and caregivers, on the same basis as members entitled to retired or retainer pay. Eligible groups include Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, veterans with service-connected disabilities, and caregivers or family caregivers of veterans. The Adjutant General would adopt rules to implement the act, and the Guard would still control access to maintain security and order.

Who It Affects

• Medal of Honor recipients who are veterans: would gain access to Guard facilities on the same basis as retired military members.
• Purple Heart recipients who are veterans: would gain access to Guard facilities on the same basis as retired military members.
• Former prisoners of war who are veterans: would gain access to Guard facilities on the same basis as retired military members.
• Veterans with service-connected disabilities: would gain access to Guard facilities on the same basis as retired military members.
• Caregivers or family caregivers of veterans: would gain access to Guard facilities on the same basis as retired military members.

Key Provisions

• Extends access to Alabama National Guard facilities to MOH recipients, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs, service-connected disabled veterans, and caregivers/family caregivers.
• Defines terms like Veteran, Caregiver, and Family Caregiver using federal definitions from the U.S. Code.
• Adjutant General may adopt rules to implement the act.
• Maintains the Guard's authority to control access for security and good order.
• Effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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

Subjects

Education