Alabama SB9: Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, to amend Sections 22-15A-1 and 22-15A-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the act the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; and to prohibit the smoking of electronic nicotine delivery systems in the same manner as the smoking of tobacco products is prohibited.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, to amend Sections 22-15A-1 and 22-15A-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the act the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; and to prohibit the smoking of electronic nicotine delivery systems in the same manner as the smoking of tobacco products is prohibited. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Sections 22-15A-1 and 22-15A-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows: "§22-15A-1 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Vivian Davis Figures and Barbara Drummond Clean Indoor Air Act."" "§22-15A-3 As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) BAR AND LOUNGE. Any establishment which is primarily devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of beverages. Although a restaurant may contain a bar, the term "bar" shall not include the restaurant dining area. (2) CHILD CARE FACILITY. Any facility caring for children. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public Page (3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public SB9 Enrolled Health. (4) EMPLOYER. Any person, partnership, association, corporation, or nonprofit entity that employs five or more persons, including the legislative, …

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Sponsors

• Gerald Allen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Enacted
2. April 9, 2026: Signature Requested
3. April 9, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. April 9, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 9, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 9, 2026: Gudger motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1307
7. April 9, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1337
8. April 9, 2026: Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1336
9. April 9, 2026: Hall 1st Amendment Offered
10. February 12, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1307 (April 9, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1337 (April 9, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1336 (April 9, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #198 (January 29, 2026): 31 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #197 (January 29, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB9?

SB9 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.

What does SB9 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, to amend Sections 22-15A-1 and 22-15A-3, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the act the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; and to prohibit the smoking of electronic nicotine delivery systems in the same manner as the smoking of tobacco products is prohibited.

What is the status of SB9?

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

Who sponsored SB9?

Gerald Allen (R, SD-021).

Where is the official record for SB9?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SB9