Alabama HB323: State military; awards criteria revised, new awards established, authority to present prescribed

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to state military; to amend Section 31-2-41, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the criteria to receive certain awards; to create new awards; and to prescribe that certain awards may be presented by the Governor or Adjutant General.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to state military; to amend Section 31-2-41, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the criteria to receive certain awards; to create new awards; and to prescribe that certain awards may be presented by the Governor or Adjutant General. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Section 31-2-41, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: "§31-2-41 (a) The Governor may present, at the expense of the state, the following military awards to persons meeting the respective requirements for each award. Each award may be awarded posthumously. Concurrence of the Adjutant General shall be required to present an award unless initiated by the Governor. Recommendations for an award shall contain complete factual information, including dates, as to the service or act for which the award is recommended, with an appropriate proposed citation: (1) Governor's Cross. The Governor's Cross of Alabama is the highest award. The award is presented for exceptional, distinguished, and heroic military or civilian service in support of military or domestic operations to the state. Recipients shall have exhibited exceptional service through personal acts of courage, bravery, or selfless service to the state, including individuals who distinguish themselves by conspicuously and voluntarily exhibiting a high degree of Page conspicuously and voluntarily exhibiting a high degree of HB323 Enrolled courage or heroism …

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Sponsors

• Moore, Parker (R, HD-004) · primary sponsor
• Brown, Chip (R, HD-105)
• Smith, Ivan (R, HD-042)
• Paschal, Kenneth (R, HD-073)
• Crawford, Danny (R, HD-005)
• Rehm, Rick (R, HD-085)
• Starnes, Jerry (R, HD-088)
• Rafferty, Neil (D, HD-054)
• Carns, Jim (R, HD-048)
• Standridge, David (R, HD-034)
• Robertson, Chad (R, HD-040)
• Oliver, Ed (R, HD-081)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Enacted
2. April 9, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 9, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 9, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 9, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 8, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1288
7. March 5, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
8. March 4, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
9. February 12, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House
10. February 12, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1288 (April 8, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #417 (February 12, 2026): 104 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #416 (February 12, 2026): 103 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB323?

HB323 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State military; awards criteria revised, new awards established, authority to present prescribed.

What does HB323 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to state military; to amend Section 31-2-41, Code of Alabama 1975, to revise the criteria to receive certain awards; to create new awards; and to prescribe that certain awards may be presented by the Governor or Adjutant General.

What is the status of HB323?

Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB323?

Moore, Parker (R, HD-004), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB323?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB323