HB 254·AL·house
Vessels; stopping and boarding for safety or sanitation equipment inspections prohibited
EnactedFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Shane Stringer (R)
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Enacted
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The law bars any law‑enforcement officer in Alabama from stopping or boarding a vessel just to conduct a safety or marine‑sanitation equipment inspection. It applies to all vessels as defined by state law and affects both officers and boat owners. The change takes effect on June 1, 2026.
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