Alabama HB379: Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 amended, create additional incentive program, extend review and evaluation deadline

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009; to amend Sections 41-7A-42, 41-7A-43, 41-7A-46, 41-7A-47, 41-7A-48,and 41-7A-49, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an additional incentive program for small productions; to clarify the eligibility of compensation to loan out companies; and to extend the deadline for the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act review and evaluation.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009; to amend Sections 41-7A-42, 41-7A-43, 41-7A-46, 41-7A-47, 41-7A-48,and 41-7A-49, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an additional incentive program for small productions; to clarify the eligibility of compensation to loan out companies; and to extend the deadline for the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act review and evaluation. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Sections 41-7A-42, 41-7A-43, 41-7A-46, 41-7A-47, 41-7A-48, and 41-7A-49, Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: "§41-7A-42 For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) COMPANY. A corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other business entity. (2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of CommerceRevenue. (3) ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. Those persons or entities engaged in the production of entertainment content as defined under paragraph (8)a. (4) EXPENDED IN ALABAMA. In the case of tangible property, property that is acquired or leased from a source within the State of Alabama; in the case of services, services performed for a qualified production project in the State of Alabama. Page Alabama. HB379 Enrolled (5) OFFICE. The Alabama Entertainment Office. (6) PAYROLL. All salary, wages, and other compensation, including related benefits, including specifically, but not limited to, compensation and benefits provided to resident and nonresident producers, directors, writers, actors, and other personnel …

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Sponsors

• Collins, Terri (R, HD-008) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Enacted
2. April 8, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 8, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 7, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 7, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 7, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1188
7. April 7, 2026: Third Reading in Second House
8. March 19, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
9. March 18, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
10. March 3, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1188 (April 7, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1187 (April 7, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #699 (March 3, 2026): 99 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #698 (March 3, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB379?

HB379 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 amended, create additional incentive program, extend review and evaluation deadline.

What does HB379 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009; to amend Sections 41-7A-42, 41-7A-43, 41-7A-46, 41-7A-47, 41-7A-48,and 41-7A-49, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide an additional incentive program for small productions; to clarify the eligibility of compensation to loan out companies; and to extend the deadline for the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act review and evaluation.

What is the status of HB379?

Signed into law as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB379?

Collins, Terri (R, HD-008).

Where is the official record for HB379?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB379