House Bill 149 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 17, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim HillRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar, designated as an entity within the Judicial Branch of State Government
Summary: HB149 designates the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar as an agency within the Judicial Branch of the state government, effective October 1, 2026.
What This Bill Does
The bill places the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar under the Judicial Branch as an official state agency. This formal alignment changes the board’s governance structure to be part of state government. The act was signed into law on February 17, 2026, and its effective date is October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar: now designated as an agency within the Judicial Branch, changing its institutional alignment and reporting relationship.
Attorneys and the public served by the Alabama State Bar: may experience changes in oversight and governance related to the board due to its new status within the Judicial Branch.

Key Provisions
Section 34-3-43.1 adds the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar as an agency of the Judicial Branch of state government.
Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Authorities, Boards, & Commissions