Alabama HB86: Parole; criteria for parole consideration revised

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for parole consideration.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for parole consideration. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Section 15-22-26, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§15-22-26 (a) No prisoner inmate shall be released on parole merely as a reward for good conduct or efficient performance of duties assigned in prison, but only if the Board of Pardons and Paroles is of the opinion that the prisoner inmate meets criteria and guidelines established by the board to determine a prisoner'san inmate's fitness for parole and to ensure public safety. The guidelines shall serve as an aid in the parole process and shall promote the use of prison space for the most violent and greatest risk offenders, while recognizing that the board's paramount duty is to protect public safety. The guidelines shall be structured, actuarially based, reviewed every three years by the board, after a specified open comment period determined by the board, and posted on the website of the board and include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The prisoner's inmate's risk to reoffend, based upon a validated risk and needs assessment, as defined in Section 12-25-32. (2) Progress by the prisoner and inmate in complying Page (2) Progress by the prisoner and …

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Sponsors

• England, Chris (D, HD-070) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 8, 2026: Enacted
2. April 2, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 2, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 1, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 1, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 1, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1053
7. April 1, 2026: Third Reading in Second House
8. March 11, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
9. March 11, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
10. February 25, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1053 (April 1, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1052 (April 1, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #568 (February 25, 2026): 78 yea, 22 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #567 (February 25, 2026): 94 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #566 (February 25, 2026): 80 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #565 (February 25, 2026): 88 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB86?

HB86 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Parole; criteria for parole consideration revised.

What does HB86 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-26, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for parole consideration.

What is the status of HB86?

Signed into law as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB86?

England, Chris (D, HD-070).

Where is the official record for HB86?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB86