AlabamaFire chaplains could receive firefighter plates starting in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, eligible fire chaplains could apply for one firefighter license plate, while false applications or certifications would be misdemeanors.
What it does
Eligible fire chaplains could apply for one firefighter plate if they belong to the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains and remain in good standing.
People who falsely obtain a firefighter plate or falsely certify someone else for one would face a Class C misdemeanor.
Argument forEligible fire chaplains could display a firefighter plate if they meet the membership and vehicle requirements.
Argument againstThe criminal penalty could expose applicants or certifiers to misdemeanor charges if officials prove that a plate or certification was obtained falsely.
More detail
A qualifying fire chaplain may apply for one firefighter distinctive license plate. The applicant must be a member of the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains and use the plate on a personally owned private passenger vehicle registered in the applicant's name. The applicant must provide an affidavit from the fellowship president verifying service, membership in good standing, and eligibility. A person who is no longer a member in good standing is not eligible. The plate replaces the standard plate on the vehicle for which it is issued. This provision takes effect January 1, 2027.
A person who falsely obtains a firefighter distinctive license plate or falsely certifies another person to obtain one would commit a Class C misdemeanor. The penalty applies to any individual proven to have falsely obtained the plate or falsely certified another person for the plate. This provision takes effect January 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Apr 17EnactedBecame Law
- Apr 9Ready to Enroll
- Apr 9EnrolledTo Governor
- Apr 9Signature Requested
- Apr 9Delivered to GovernorMinor
- Apr 8Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1286Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1286. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 19Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Finance and Taxation General Fund)Minor
- Mar 18Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Feb 25Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General FundMinor
- Feb 25Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation General Fund)
- Feb 24Third Reading in House of Origin
- Vote recorded Third Reading in House of Origin. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 581. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 581Passed House
- Feb 5Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Ways and Means General Fund)Minor
- Feb 4Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 22Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General FundMinor
- Jan 22Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)Introduced
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