House Bill 152 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 12, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Danny GarrettRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: University of Alabama; School of Social Work of Alabama repealed
Summary: HB152 would repeal the laws creating the University of Alabama School of Social Work of Alabama, with the repeal taking effect October 1, 2026.
What This Bill Does
The bill repeals Article 7 of Chapter 47 of Title 16 of the Alabama Code, which established and provided for the School of Social Work of Alabama. As a result, the School of Social Work of Alabama would no longer be established by state law. The act sets October 1, 2026 as the effective date of the repeal. The bill does not specify how current students, faculty, or University of Alabama operations would be transitioned or handled.

Who It Affects
Students currently enrolled in the School of Social Work of Alabama and prospective students, since the program would no longer be established by state law.
University of Alabama administration and related departments, which would need to adjust to the removal of the School as a state authorized unit.

Key Provisions
Section 1 repeals Article 7 of Chapter 47 of Title 16 of the Code of Alabama 1975, commencing with Section 16-47-170, which established and provided for the School of Social Work of Alabama.
Section 2 states that the act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Education