HB508 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

State of emergency, public employees prohibited from striking during

Summary

HB508 would bar public employees from striking during a state of emergency in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, public employees at the state, county, or municipal level (and their instrumentalities) would be prohibited from participating in a strike while a state of emergency declared under state law is in effect. The bill also defines key terms like 'public employee', 'state of emergency', and 'strike' to make the rule clear. The prohibition would take effect immediately after the bill becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Public employees at the state, county, or municipal level and their instrumentalities (including governmental corporations and authorities) would be prohibited from striking during a state of emergency.
• Employers and government entities that hire public workers would be affected because they would not be able to allow or support strikes by their employees during a state of emergency.

Key Provisions

• Definitions of public employee, state of emergency, and strike for the purposes of the act.
• Prohibition: No public employee may participate in a strike during a state of emergency.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Public Officers and Employees