Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HB381: Camp safety; to set safety and emergency preparedness requirements for camps, including a licensure requirement
Status: Signed into law, April 8, 2026
What the bill says
An Act, Regarding camp safety; to provide minimum requirements for emergency preparedness licensure of residential camp sites by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, including staff retention and training, weather monitoring and communication, flood and weather safety, and emergency and evacuation plans.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, Regarding camp safety; to provide minimum requirements for emergency preparedness licensure of residential camp sites by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, including staff retention and training, weather monitoring and communication, flood and weather safety, and emergency and evacuation plans. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Sarah Marsh Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act. Section 2. For purposes of this act, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) AGENCY. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency. (2) CABIN. Any structure in which campers sleep, including, but not limited to, a cabin, dormitory, or bunkhouse, regardless of camper capacity. (3) CAMP. Any dedicated site in the State of Alabama where campers temporarily gather for recreational, religious, social, educational, or therapeutic purposes, whether operated for profit or nonprofit purposes, and which provides cabins for campers to stay overnight. The term does not include a dedicated location or structure for hunting or fishing or the use of available dormitory space or other residences at an educational institution. (4) CAMPER. An individual who is 16 years of age or younger who is present and lodging at a camp for the purpose of participating in the recreational, religious, social, educational, or therapeutic activities provided under the Page educational, or therapeutic activities …
Sponsors
- Faulkner, David (R, HD-046) · primary sponsor
- Ledbetter, Nathaniel (R, HD-024)
- Hulsey, Leigh (R, HD-015)
- Crow, Norman (R, HD-063)
- Stringer, Shane (R, HD-102)
- Treadaway, Allen (R, HD-051)
- Kirkland, Mike (R, HD-023)
- DuBose, Susan (R, HD-045)
- Moore, Parker (R, HD-004)
- Pettus, Phillip (R, HD-001)
- Underwood, Kerry (Bubba) (R, HD-003)
- Bedsole, Russell (R, HD-049)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Signature Requested
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Faulkner Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1118
- : Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 987
- : Roberts motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 986
- : Petition To Close Debate- Adopted Roll Call 985
- : Roberts Substitute Offered
Votes
- House Roll Call #1118 (April 1, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #987 (March 31, 2026): 33 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #986 (March 31, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #985 (March 31, 2026): 27 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Senate Roll Call #984 (March 31, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call #441 (February 17, 2026): 101 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Public Safety & Emergencies
Common questions
- What is HB381?
- HB381 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Camp safety; to set safety and emergency preparedness requirements for camps, including a licensure requirement.
- What does HB381 do?
- In its own words: An Act, Regarding camp safety; to provide minimum requirements for emergency preparedness licensure of residential camp sites by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, including staff retention and training, weather monitoring and communication, flood and weather safety, and emergency and evacuation plans.
- What is the status of HB381?
- Signed into law as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB381?
- Faulkner, David (R, HD-046), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB381?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB381
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