HR61 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: SPECIAL ORDER CALENDAR
Summary: HR61 is a House resolution that designates a specific list of six bills to be the special, top-priority business for the tenth legislative day.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, HR61 sets six named bills as the special order of business for the tenth day, ahead of all other regular or unfinished work. It does not change the content of those bills; it only prioritizes their consideration for that day. The six bills are: the CHOOSE Act creating education savings accounts for parents; revisions to penalties for crimes and false reporting; required annual training for fire/EMS personnel regarding individuals with sensory needs and disabilities; online protections for minors including age-verification requirements; reimbursement of election expenses to counties by the state; and changes to dental licensing and fees including limited volunteer licenses.

Who It Affects
Students and families (through HB129 CHOOSE Act and HB164 online protections) who would be affected by education savings accounts and minor protections, as well as participation in future election processes at the local level.
Public agencies, local governments, and professionals (through HB82, HB101, HB126, and HB70) including law enforcement, election administrators, fire/EMS personnel, and dental professionals who may face revised penalties, reimbursement rules, training requirements, and licensing/fee changes.

Key Provisions
HB129 CHOOSE Act: Establishes Education Savings Accounts for parents to fund education services for their children.
HB82: Revises penalties for crimes and false reporting and requires restitution.
HB126: Requires annual training for fire-protection and EMS personnel related to individuals with sensory needs and certain disabilities.
HB164: Prohibits online distribution of material harmful to minors and requires online age verification.
HB101: Requires the state to reimburse counties for additional election expenses.
HB70: Creates limited special volunteer licenses for nonresident dentists and dental hygienists, increases the annual dental hygiene registration fee, and adds a fee for issuing special volunteer licenses.

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