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House Bill 162 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Jan 16, 2026
House Bill 162 Alabama 2026 Session
House Bill
In Committee
Current Status
2026 Regular Session
Session
1
Sponsor

Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Administrative rules; adopting environmental protection criteria stricter than federal requirements prohibited
Description

This bill would prohibit an agency from adopting a new rule, or amending an existing rule, that establishes standards for certain environmental protection subjects that are more stringent than federal law or regulations.

This bill would also require that in the absence of federal law or regulations, agencies may not adopt a new rule, or amend an existing rule, that establishes standards for certain environmental protection subjects unless the rule is based on the best available science and the weight of scientific evidence.

Subjects
Administrative Law and Procedures

Bill Actions

H

Pending House State Government

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government

Calendar

Hearing

House State Government Hearing

Room 206 at 15:00:00

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature