2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: H
Original Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Opposite Chamber
1st Reading
Referral to Cmte
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Passed Both Chambers
Review in Original
Conf. Cmte
To Governor
Current chamber: House
Category: Education
Pass Likelihood: 77%
Status date: 2026-04-08
Last action: 2026-04-08
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: University of Alabama; School of Social Work of Alabama repealed
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This bill university of alabama; school of social work of alabama repealed. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Passed" stage.
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Primary: Danny Garrett (R-HD-044)
GOP: 95% · DEM: 5%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-01-12 · House
Prefiled
2026-01-13 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Education
2026-01-13 · House
Pending House Ways and Means Education
2026-01-20 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-01-20 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-01-29 · House
Third Reading in House of Origin
2026-01-29 · House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 215
2026-01-29 · Senate · major
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education
2026-01-29 · Senate
Pending Senate Finance and Taxation Education
2026-02-11 · Senate · major
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-02-12 · Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-01 · Senate
Third Reading in Second House
2026-04-01 · Senate
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1047
2026-04-01 · House
Ready to Enroll
2026-04-01 · House · major
Enrolled
2026-04-02 · Senate
Signature Requested
2026-04-02 · House
Delivered to Governor
2026-04-08 · House · major
Enacted
2026-04-08 · House · major
Enacted
| Date | Chamber | Description | Y | N | NV | Abs | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | H | HBIR: Passed by House of Origin | 80 | 8 | 13 | 3 | ✓ |
| 2026-01-29 | H | Third Reading in House of Origin | 80 | 8 | 13 | 3 | ✓ |
| 2026-01-29 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 215 | 76 | 14 | 13 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-01 | S | SBIR: Passed by Second House | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-01 | S | Third Reading in Second House | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-01 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1047 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
Predictive sample (per-member)
| Party | District | Name | Yea | Nay | NV | GOP% | Dem% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 019 | Laura Hall | ✓ | 77% | 23% | ||
| D | 071 | Artis McCampbell | ✓ | 100% | 0% | ||
| D | 032 | Barbara Boyd | ✓ | 23% | 77% | ||
| D | 082 | Pebblin Warren | ✓ | 72% | 28% |
No amendments filed.
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Hearing
2026-01-20 12:00 · Room 418
House Ways and Means Education Hearing
Hearing
2026-02-11 10:00 · Finance and Taxation
Senate Finance and Taxation Education Hearing
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Daily coverage (past 120 days) — 2 articles by sentiment
Repeal of UA School of Social Work law concerns social workers, students
Soon, the University of Alabama will no longer be required to have a stand alone school for social work. HB 152, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey last week. The bill takes effect on Oct. 1. The bill repeals a 1965 law requiring the University of Alabama […]
Alabama House passes bill giving UA flexibility over School of Social Work
The Alabama House passed HB152 on Thursday, repealing the 1965 legislative mandate requiring the University of Alabama to maintain a standalone School of Social Work. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), passed 76-14 and now heads to the Senate. Under current law, UA is the only institution in Alabama required by statute […] The post Alabama House passes bill giving UA flexibility over School of Social Work appeared first on Yellowhammer News .