Alabama HB661: State song; "Stars Fell on Alabama" designated

What the bill says

A bill 11 TO BE ENTITLED 12 AN ACT 13 14 Relating to state symbols; to amend Section 1-2-16, 15 Code of Alabama 1975; to designate "Stars Fell on Alabama" as 16 the official state song. 17.

From the introduced text:

A BILL 11 TO BE ENTITLED 12 AN ACT 13 14 Relating to state symbols; to amend Section 1-2-16, 15 Code of Alabama 1975; to designate "Stars Fell on Alabama" as 16 the official state song. 17 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: 18 Section 1. Section 1-2-16 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: 20 "§1-2-16 21 The poem "Alabama," a gift to the people of the state 22 from Julia S. Tutwiler, together with the original music 23 written for such poem by Edna Gockel-Gussen, which music has 24 been approved and adopted by the Alabama Federation of Music 25 Clubs, is hereby adopted as the state song of Alabama." 26 (a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the 27 following: 28 (1) "Stars Fell on Alabama," with music by Frank Page 1 HB661 INTRODUCED 29 Perkins and lyrics by Mitchell Parish, has long been 30 associated with the State of Alabama, reflecting a unique 31 chapter in the state's cultural history and resonating broadly 32 with Alabamians and visitors alike. 33 (2) Elevating "Stars Fell on Alabama" to the status of 34 the official state song will honor Alabama's musical heritage 35 and strengthen the state's identity across civic, educational, and cultural settings. 37 (b) "Stars Fell on Alabama" …

Sponsors

• Garrett, Danny (R, HD-044) · primary sponsor
• Moore, M. (D, HD-059)
• Tillman, Ontario (D, HD-056)
• Datcher, Kelvin (D, HD-052)
• Givan, Juandalynn (D, HD-060)
• Collins, Terri (R, HD-008)
• Baker, Alan (R, HD-066)
• Holk-Jones, Frances (R, HD-095)
• Kiel, Jamie (R, HD-018)
• Givens, Donna (R, HD-064)
• Drummond, Barbara (D, HD-103)
• Warren, Pebblin W. (D, HD-082)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
2. March 31, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government

Common questions

What is HB661?

HB661 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): State song; "Stars Fell on Alabama" designated.

What does HB661 do?

In its own words: A bill 11 TO BE ENTITLED 12 AN ACT 13 14 Relating to state symbols; to amend Section 1-2-16, 15 Code of Alabama 1975; to designate "Stars Fell on Alabama" as 16 the official state song. 17.

What is the status of HB661?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored HB661?

Garrett, Danny (R, HD-044), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB661?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB661