Senate Bill 231 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 18, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Sam GivhanSenator
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Security; security provided at new Alabama State House, parking deck, and adjacent park
Summary: SB231 would extend Legislature security to the new Alabama State House, the legislative parking deck and adjacent park, and to off-site official legislative events.
What This Bill Does
SB231 expands security coverage to the new State House, the parking deck and adjacent park, and off-site legislative events. Security personnel from the House and Senate would be responsible for guarding these areas and would have peace officer powers within the designated zones. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency would coordinate perimeter and entry security, with the Legislative Council coordinating security for the new building and events. The changes take effect October 1, 2026, and state departments and agencies must assist as needed.

Who It Affects
Security personnel employed by the House of Representatives and Senate — expanded security duties and peace officer powers within the designated areas.
State agencies and law enforcement partners — must assist in security and coordinate with ALEA to secure the designated areas and events.

Key Provisions
Security coverage includes the new Alabama State House, the legislative parking deck and park, and designated areas of the existing State House used by the Legislature, plus off-site events as designated.
Security personnel shall have the powers of peace officers within the designated areas.
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), with coordination from the Legislative Council, shall coordinate perimeter and entry security for the designated properties and events.
All state departments, agencies, and bureaus shall assist in assuring security for the designated areas.
Definition of 'new Alabama State House': the building bounded by Pelham Street, South Jackson Street, and Washington Avenue in Montgomery.
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: Legislature