Hearing
Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Hearing
Room 807 at 11:30:00
HB437 Alabama 2025 Session
Updated Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
- Primary Sponsor
David FaulknerRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- 2025 Regular Session
- Title
- Shark alert system; established; implementation by Department of Conservation and Natural Resources required; state and local entities assistance required
- Summary
HB437 creates the LuLu Gribbin Shark Alert System for Baldwin and Mobile Counties to warn beachgoers and responders about shark attacks or unusual activity near shore using wireless alerts.
What This Bill DoesIt would establish and operate a shark alert system managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with help from state agencies and local governments. It would send Wireless Emergency Alerts to mobile devices in the coastal area and alert on-duty first responders. It allows interagency cooperation and resource sharing to implement the system. It also provides that there is no private right of action against the department or listed agencies for failing to activate the alert.
Who It Affects- Beachgoers, residents, and visitors in Baldwin and Mobile Counties who would receive shark alerts on their mobile devices.
- First responders and local emergency management, law enforcement, EMS, sheriffs, and other agencies involved in operating and responding to shark alerts.
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Establishes the LuLu Gribbin Shark Alert System for Baldwin and Mobile Counties and sets its purpose.
- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will develop, implement, and operate the alert system with assistance from other state agencies and local subdivisions; it may enter agreements to obtain needed resources.
- Activation occurs on a confirmed report of an unprovoked shark attack near the shore; alerts are sent to compatible mobile devices in the affected area and shared with first responders.
- Rules and operating protocols will be adopted to administer the program and coordinate with local emergency management.
- No private action may be maintained against the department or listed entities for failure to activate the alert.
- The act becomes effective October 1, 2025.
- Subjects
- Public Safety & Emergencies; Baldwin County; Mobile County
Bill Actions
H
Enacted
H
Enacted
H
Delivered to Governor
S
Signature Requested
H
Enrolled
H
Ready to Enroll
S
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 912
S
Roberts motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote ZQ2V8KR-1
S
Figures 1st Amendment Offered ZQ2V8KR-1
S
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
S
Reported Out of Committee Second House
S
Pending Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
S
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
H
Engrossed
H
Motion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 873
H
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 872
H
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 871 4USVC33-1
H
Public Safety and Homeland Security Engrossed Substitute Offered 4USVC33-1
H
Third Reading in House of Origin
H
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
H
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin from House Public Safety and Homeland Security 4USVC33-1
H
Public Safety and Homeland Security 1st Amendment I3FP9WZ-1
H
Pending House Public Safety and Homeland Security
H
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Calendar
Hearing
House Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing
Room 206 at 09:00:00
Bill Text
Votes
Motion to Add Cosponsor - Roll Call 873
Yes
102
Absent
1
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 872
Yes
102
Absent
1
Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 871 4USVC33-1
Yes
102
Absent
1
Third Reading in House of Origin
Yes
102
Absent
1
HBIR: Passed by House of Origin
Yes
102
Absent
1
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 912
Yes
32
Absent
2
Documents
Bill Text (Engrossed)
HB437 Alabama 2025 Session - Engrossed
Bill Text (Introduced)
HB437 Alabama 2025 Session - Introduced
Bill Text (Enrolled)
HB437 Alabama 2025 Session - Enrolled
Amendment
House Public Safety and Homeland Security Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Amendment
House Public Safety and Homeland Security Public Safety and Homeland Security 1st Amendment
Amendment
Senate Roberts motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Introduced
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Reported by First Chamber Committee
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Passed First Chamber
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Enacted
Source: Alabama Legislature