HB362 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris SellsRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Counties and municipalities; recording and publishing of meetings of local governing bodies, required
Summary: This bill would require counties, municipalities, and local boards of education to record every open meeting and publish the recording online within 24 hours after it ends, with viewing instructions on their websites.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, each local governing body and local board of education must record open meetings. They must make the recording available online within 24 hours after adjournment and provide instructions on how to view it on their website. The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
Local governing bodies (counties and municipalities) and local boards of education would be required to record and publish open meetings.
Residents and other members of the public in those counties and municipalities would be able to view the recordings online within 24 hours and learn how to access them from the local body's website.

Key Provisions
Local governing bodies and local boards of education must record each open and public meeting.
Recordings must be posted online within 24 hours after adjournment and include viewing instructions on the body's website.

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