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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by Alabama legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill | Details | Summary | Key Issue | Sponsors | Sponsor Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Regular Session | HB445 | DETAILS | The bill creates a tightly regulated Alabama market for consumable hemp products beginning in 2026 by placing oversight under the ABC Board, setting strict testing, packaging, THC limits, licensing, age restrictions, taxation, and enforcement rules to protect public health and prevent youth access. | Cannabinoids found in hemp; licensure and regulation of sale of consumable cannabinoid products by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board imposed | Andy Whitt (R) | Andy Whitt |
| 2026 Regular Session | HB72 | DETAILS | This bill criminalizes smoking or vaping marijuana in any vehicle with a person under 19 present, classifies violations as a Class A misdemeanor with mandatory education on drug exposure to children, requires law enforcement to notify child welfare authorities, obligates mandatory reporters to report children who smell of marijuana as potential abuse or neglect, and directs public health officials to create educational materials on these risks. | Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required | Patrick Sellers (D) | Patrick Sellers |
