Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR218: Benjamin M. Carswell, commended
Status: Signed into law, April 6, 2026
What the bill says
An act, commending alea pilot benjamin m. carswell for receiving the 2026 alabama legislative meritorious service award for law enforcement.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, COMMENDING ALEA PILOT BENJAMIN M. CARSWELL FOR RECEIVING THE 2026 ALABAMA LEGISLATIVE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT. WHEREAS, it is with the highest commendation that we recognize ALEA Pilot Benjamin M. Carswell as a recipient of the 2026 Alabama Legislative Meritorious Service Award for Law Enforcement for exemplary courage in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, on December 20, 2025, Pilot Carswell was driving in the area of Mobile Highway when he heard a loud explosion consistent with a transformer failure and observed a bright flash; believing the incident could involve a vehicle crash, he immediately responded to investigate; and WHEREAS, upon arrival, he discovered an overturned vehicle engulfed in flames after striking a power pole; he observed one occupant trapped inside and unresponsive to verbal commands and promptly radioed dispatch to report the crash and vehicle fire, ensuring emergency responders were alerted without delay; and WHEREAS, faced with an imminent threat to life, Pilot Carswell took immediate action, utilizing his fire extinguisher in an attempt to suppress the flames and protect the trapped occupant; when the extinguisher proved insufficient, he radioed for additional fire extinguishers; Page insufficient, he radioed for additional fire extinguishers; HJR218 Enrolled and WHEREAS, he continued fire suppression efforts as Montgomery Police Department personnel arrived on the scene; although unable to fully extinguish …
Sponsors
- Bedsole, Russell (R, HD-049) · primary sponsor
- Pettus, Phillip (R, HD-001)
- Treadaway, Allen (R, HD-051)
- Stringer, Shane (R, HD-102)
- Reynolds, Rex (R, HD-021)
- Hendrix, Travis (D, HD-055)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Faulkner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR218?
- HJR218 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Benjamin M. Carswell, commended.
- What does HJR218 do?
- In its own words: An act, commending alea pilot benjamin m. carswell for receiving the 2026 alabama legislative meritorious service award for law enforcement.
- What is the status of HJR218?
- Signed into law as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR218?
- Bedsole, Russell (R, HD-049), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR218?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR218
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