SB9 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.

Summary

SB9 renames the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act to the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act and bans smoking electronic nicotine delivery systems in the same places where tobacco smoking is prohibited.

What This Bill Does

It changes the act's name to the Alabama Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act. It adds electronic nicotine delivery systems to the list of products that cannot be smoked in most public places or at public meetings, just like tobacco products. It defines 'smoking' to include ENDS and expands the definition of 'public place' to cover many common venues. It becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• General public and workers in public places: cannot smoke tobacco or vape in most public places or during public meetings.
• Businesses, employers, and organizations: must comply with the ban in their premises and enforce the rules (e.g., signage, designated smoke-free areas).

Key Provisions

• Renames the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act to the Alabama Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act.
• Prohibits smoking of electronic nicotine delivery systems in the same manner as tobacco products in public places and at public meetings.
• Defines 'smoking' to include ENDS and expands the list of what counts as a 'public place' and related terms.
• Effective date: October 1, 2026.

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

Subjects

Health