Alabama SB99: Ten Commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to public schools; to provide legislative findings; to require certain local boards of education to display the Ten Commandments and certain other documents related to the formation of this nation, subject to the availability of donations; to provide for the use of donations to comply with the display requirement; and to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to public schools; to provide legislative findings; to require certain local boards of education to display the Ten Commandments and certain other documents related to the formation of this nation, subject to the availability of donations; to provide for the use of donations to comply with the display requirement; and to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) The Ten Commandments are a key part of the Judeo-Christian religious and moral tradition that shaped Western Civilization and ultimately the founding of the United States. In particular, because they include what John Quincy Adams described as both "civil and municipal" provisions as well as "moral and religious" provisions, the Ten Commandments have historical significance as one of the foundations of our legal system. Teaching students about the Ten Commandments promotes historical understanding and helps to foster a common cultural heritage and awareness. (2) Documents created to shape civil society during the founding era of this nation include direct and indirect references to God and religion. These documents include the following: a. The Mayflower Compact of 1620, America's first Page a. The Mayflower Compact of 1620, America's first SB99 Enrolled written constitution, was a covenant made among …

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Sponsors

• Kelley, Keith (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor
• Sessions, David (R, SD-035)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Enacted
2. April 9, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 9, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 9, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 9, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 9, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1347
7. April 7, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
8. April 7, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
9. April 7, 2026: Re-referred to Committee in Second House
10. March 31, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House

Votes

• House Roll Call #1347 (April 9, 2026): 81 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #979 (March 31, 2026): 28 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #978 (March 31, 2026): 27 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #977 (March 31, 2026): 30 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB99?

SB99 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Ten Commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations.

What does SB99 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to public schools; to provide legislative findings; to require certain local boards of education to display the Ten Commandments and certain other documents related to the formation of this nation, subject to the availability of donations; to provide for the use of donations to comply with the display requirement; and to authorize the State Board of Education to adopt rules.

What is the status of SB99?

Signed into law as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB99?

Kelley, Keith (R, SD-012), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB99?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SB99