House Bill 484 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shane StringerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure facility; reservoirs removed from list of facilities

Summary

HB484 would exclude reservoirs that meet the definition of public waters from being considered critical infrastructure facilities, narrowing the unauthorized-entry crime.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 13A-7-4.3 to remove reservoirs that meet the public waters definition from the list of critical infrastructure facilities. As a result, unauthorized entry into those reservoirs would not be prosecuted under the unauthorized-entry-to-a-critical-infrastructure-facility crime (though other laws could apply). The rest of the facilities listed remain covered, and the change takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Reservoir owners and public water systems: reservoirs that meet the public waters definition would no longer be treated as critical infrastructure facilities under this law.
• Law enforcement, prosecutors, and the general public: the scope of the unauthorized-entry crime would be narrowed, reducing enforcement actions specifically tied to reservoirs meeting the public waters criteria.

Key Provisions

• Excludes reservoirs that meet the definition of public waters from being listed as critical infrastructure facilities under Section 13A-7-4.3.
• Effective date of October 1, 2026 for the change.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes & Offenses