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HB15 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2022
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

HB15, signed into law in 2022, would exempt the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M. of Alabama from all state, county, and municipal fees and taxes through September 30, 2027.

What This Bill Does

It would grant a temporary exemption from all state, county, and municipal fees and taxes for the two named Masonic organizations until September 30, 2027, unless the Legislature extends it. The exemption takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill passes and the governor signs it (or it becomes law by another means). The Legislature can extend the exemption beyond 2027 if it passes another act.

Who It Affects
  • Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama — exempt from state, county, and municipal fees and taxes through 9/30/2027.
  • Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. and A.M. of Alabama — exempt from state, county, and municipal fees and taxes through 9/30/2027.
  • State and local governments (state, counties, and municipalities) — would not collect these fees/taxes from the two lodges during the exemption period.
Key Provisions
  • Exempts the two named Masonic organizations from paying all state, county, and municipal fees and taxes through September 30, 2027, unless extended by an act of the Legislature.
  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval, or when it becomes law by other means.
  • Allows for extension of the exemption beyond 2027 through future legislative action.
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

Bill Actions

H

Forwarded to Governor on April 7, 2022 at 5:36 p.m. on April 7, 2022.

H

Assigned Act No. 2022-350.

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1066

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation Education

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 349

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 349

February 24, 2022 House Passed
Yes 100
No 1
Absent 2

HBIR: McCampbell motion to Adopt Roll Call 348

February 24, 2022 House Passed
Yes 101
No 1
Absent 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass Roll Call 1066

April 7, 2022 Senate Passed
Yes 28
Absent 7

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature