SB143 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wes KitchensSenator
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Solid waste collection fees; veterans' benefits sole income households exempted
Summary: SB143 would extend the solid waste fee exemption to include households whose sole income is veterans' benefits.
What This Bill Does
It adds veterans' benefits to the existing exemption for households with income solely from Social Security. The exemption lasts as long as the sole income source remains veterans' benefits (or Social Security) and must be renewed each year with proof of income by the first billing date. Local lawmakers could authorize additional exemptions for households with income up to 75% of the federal poverty level. The bill also includes nonsubstantive updates to modernize the code language.

Who It Affects
Households whose sole source of income is veterans' benefits, who would become exempt from solid waste collection and disposal fees.
County and municipal governments (including county health officers and solid waste officers) responsible for administering exemptions, verifying income, and enforcing the rules.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 22-27-3 to add households with sole income from veterans' benefits to the exemption from solid waste fees.
Defines 'veterans' benefits' to include benefits, programs, services, or entitlements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs.
Requires annual income verification and renewal of the exemption by the first billing date each year.
Allows local law to authorize additional exemptions for households whose total income does not exceed 75% of the federal poverty level.
Maintains penalties for providing false information and sets enforcement guidelines.
Includes nonsubstantive, technical updates to update the code language to current style.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Military; Taxation & Revenue; State Government