SB17 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom ButlerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to the United States Armed Forces; to include the United States Space Force in all collective references to the United States Armed Forces.
Summary: SB17 would require Alabama law to include the United States Space Force whenever the United States Armed Forces are mentioned.
What This Bill Does
It expands all verbal and written references to the United States Armed Forces in Alabama law to also include the United States Space Force. It states the Space Force’s mission is to conduct global space operations to support joint and coalition military operations. It instructs the Code Commissioner to update all relevant statutes (Title 31 and elsewhere) to reflect this inclusion, with changes made as appropriate, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
State agencies, lawmakers, and other entities that reference the United States Armed Forces in statutes and official documents; these references will now include the Space Force.
Individuals and organizations dealing with military-related Alabama laws (such as veterans services, contractors, and military programs) because their legal references will recognize the Space Force as part of the Armed Forces.

Key Provisions
Section 1 adds the United States Space Force to all collective references to the United States Armed Forces and reiterates its mission to conduct global space operations to enhance joint and coalition military operations.
Section 2 requires the Code Commissioner to update all references to the United States Armed Forces to include the United States Space Force in Title 31 and elsewhere in the Alabama Code.
Section 3 states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's 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: United States Armed Forces; United States Armed Forces to include United States Space Force