Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HB317: Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for violations provided for
Status: Signed into law, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
An Act, Relating to motor vehicle registrations and license plates; to amend Section 32-6-271, Code of Alabama 1975, to expand eligibility for the firefighter distinctive license plate to include fire chaplains; and to provide a criminal penalty for a violation.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, Relating to motor vehicle registrations and license plates; to amend Section 32-6-271, Code of Alabama 1975, to expand eligibility for the firefighter distinctive license plate to include fire chaplains; and to provide a criminal penalty for a violation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Section 32-6-271, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§32-6-271 (a)(1) A firefighter, upon application and subject to this division, may be issued a distinctive motor vehicle license plate as identification as a firefighter. In addition to the proper numbers, words, and insignias used on the standard license plate issued for motor vehicles, the firefighter distinctive license plates issued to firefighters shall bear a red Maltese cross emblem on each side to the left and right of the regular tag numbers. The words "Fire Fighter" should be centered at the bottom of the license plate. (2)a. A fire chaplain, who is a member of the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains, upon application and subject to this division, may be issued one firefighter distinctive license plate. b. Proof of service as a fire chaplain shall be verified by an affidavit signed by the President of the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains attesting that the applicant is a member in good standing of that organization Page applicant is a …
Sponsors
- Travis, Curtis (D, HD-072) · primary sponsor
- Lovvorn, Joe (R, HD-079)
- Gidley, Mark (R, HD-029)
- Sellers, Patrick (D, HD-057)
- Standridge, David (R, HD-034)
- Crawford, Danny (R, HD-005)
- Bolton, Ron (R, HD-061)
- Fincher, Bob (R, HD-037)
- McCampbell, Artis 'A.J.' (D, HD-071)
- Drummond, Barbara (D, HD-103)
- Lands, Marilyn (D, HD-010)
- Stubbs, Troy (R, HD-031)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Signature Requested
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1286
- : Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
Votes
- Senate Roll Call #1286 (April 8, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #581 (February 25, 2026): 103 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #580 (February 25, 2026): 103 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic
Common questions
- What is HB317?
- HB317 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for violations provided for.
- What does HB317 do?
- In its own words: An Act, Relating to motor vehicle registrations and license plates; to amend Section 32-6-271, Code of Alabama 1975, to expand eligibility for the firefighter distinctive license plate to include fire chaplains; and to provide a criminal penalty for a violation.
- What is the status of HB317?
- Signed into law as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB317?
- Travis, Curtis (D, HD-072), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB317?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB317
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