House Bill 432 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatte HassellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Montgomery County; probate judge, additional fee authorized for celebrating rites of matrimony

Summary

Montgomery County would allow the probate judge to charge an additional fee for officiating marriages, in addition to existing fees, with the money kept by the judge or their designee, effective immediately.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows the Montgomery County Judge of Probate to charge a new, reasonable fee for celebrating the rites of matrimony. This additional fee is in addition to the fee already required by Section 12-19-90, and the collected money goes to the judge of probate or the designee who solemnized the marriage. The act becomes effective immediately.

Who It Affects

• Couples getting married in Montgomery County would pay the new, additional fee during their wedding ceremony.
• The Montgomery County Probate Office (the Judge of Probate or their designee and staff) would collect and retain the additional fee.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes the Judge of Probate of Montgomery County to charge an additional reasonable fee for providing the service of celebrating the rites of matrimony.
• The additional fee is in addition to the fee under Section 12-19-90 and will be retained by the judge of probate or the designee who solemnized the marriage.
• The act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Montgomery County