SB346 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: National Guard, extend access to facilities owned by National Guard to certain veterans and their caregivers
Summary: SB346 would extend access to Alabama National Guard facilities to certain veterans and their caregivers who previously did not have access.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds eligibility categories for using Guard-owned facilities, allowing Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, veterans with service-connected disabilities, and caregivers or family caregivers to use the facilities on the same basis as military retirees. It authorizes the Adjutant General to adopt rules to implement the change. It also notes that Guard facilities can still limit access to maintain security and order. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Medal of Honor recipients (veterans) would gain access to Guard facilities.
Purple Heart recipients (veterans) would gain access to Guard facilities.
Former prisoners of war (veterans) would gain access to Guard facilities.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities would gain access to Guard facilities.
Caregivers or family caregivers of veterans would gain access to Guard facilities.

Key Provisions
Extends access to Alabama National Guard facilities to Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, veterans with service-connected disabilities, and caregivers or family caregivers, on the same basis as retirees.
Provides definitions for caregiver, family caregiver, former prisoner of war, Medal of Honor recipient, service-connected, and veteran to align with federal law terms.
Gives the Adjutant General authority to adopt rules necessary to implement the section.
Preserves the Guard's authority to control access to locations for security and order.
Establishes an effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: EducationNational Guard