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HB 463·AL·house

Catfish; transfer out of state of those harvested in public waters prohibited; criminal penalties for violations established

In CommitteeFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Chris Sells (R)
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Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to transport any live catfish taken from Alabama’s public waters to another state. Violators face misdemeanor charges and fines that increase with repeat offenses. It aims to protect the state’s catfish resources.

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