HB40 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Military Affairs and civil defense, prohibit National Guard members from using Confederate medals on uniforms, remove certain groups from list allowed to use armory, technical revisions to code, Secs. 31-2-77, 31-4-14 am'd.

Summary

HB40 would bar National Guard and Naval Militia members from wearing Confederate-service medals and remove certain Confederate-related groups from using Alabama armories, with minor technical language updates.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill prohibits wearing decorations or medals related to Confederate service on National Guard and Naval Militia uniforms. It also removes the Sons of Confederate and Federal Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy from the list of organizations allowed to use Armory Commission facilities, while preserving access for other groups. The bill also includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after approval.

Who It Affects

• National Guard and Naval Militia of Alabama members would be prohibited from wearing Confederate-service decorations on their uniforms.
• Armory Commission facilities would no longer recognize the Sons of Confederate and Federal Veterans or the Daughters of the Confederacy as allowed users; other organizations (e.g., American Legion, VFW) would remain eligible.

Key Provisions

• Amend Section 31-2-77 to prohibit wearing decorations or medals relating to Confederate service on National Guard or Naval Militia uniforms; restricts Confederate-service items from being worn.
• Amend Section 31-4-14 to remove the Sons of Confederate and Federal Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy from the list of organizations allowed to use Armory Commission facilities.
• Include nonsubstantive technical revisions to update code language to current style.
• Provide that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage/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

Military