2026 Alabama
B · Chamber: S
Companion (Same As): HB216
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: Senate
Category: Education
Pass Likelihood: 46%
Status date: 2026-04-13
Last action: 2026-04-13
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Official Title: Ten Commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations
AI Summary (PhRMA/Group Specific)
This bill ten commandments; required to be displayed in certain public schools, subject to the availability of donations. It applies to Alabama and currently sits at the "Passed" stage.
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Primary: Keith Kelley (R-SD-012)
GOP: 96% · DEM: 4%
Bill Committee:
Senate: Not yet assigned · Avg GOP: 45% · DEM: 60%
2026-01-13 · Senate · major
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Education Policy
2026-01-13 · Senate
Pending Senate Education Policy
2026-02-11 · Senate · major
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
2026-02-12 · Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-03-19 · Senate
Carried Over to the Call of the Chair
2026-03-31 · Senate
Third Reading in House of Origin
2026-03-31 · Senate
Petition To Close Debate- Adopted Roll Call 978
2026-03-31 · Senate
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 979
2026-03-31 · House · major
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy
2026-03-31 · House
Pending House Education Policy
2026-04-07 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-04-07 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-07 · House · major
Re-referred to Committee in Second House to House State Government
2026-04-07 · House · major
Reported Out of Committee Second House
2026-04-07 · House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2026-04-09 · House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1347
2026-04-09 · Senate
Ready to Enroll
2026-04-09 · Senate · major
Enrolled
2026-04-09 · House
Signature Requested
2026-04-09 · Senate
Delivered to Governor
2026-04-13 · Senate · major
Enacted
2026-04-13 · Senate · major
Enacted
| Date | Chamber | Description | Y | N | NV | Abs | Passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | S | SBIR: Passed by House of Origin | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-03-31 | S | Third Reading in House of Origin | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-03-31 | S | Petition To Close Debate- Roll Call 978 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-03-31 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 979 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | ✓ |
| 2026-04-09 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1347 | 81 | 10 | 10 | 4 | ✓ |
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
2026-02-11 09:30 · Finance and Taxation
Senate Education Policy Hearing
Hearing
2026-04-07 13:00 · Room 429
House State Government Hearing
Hearing
2026-04-07 13:43 · Finance and Taxation
House Education Policy Hearing
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Alabama Legislature gives final approval to bill mandating Ten Commandments school displays
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed a bill requiring school districts to display the Ten Commandments in various locations in schools. SB 99, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would require schools to display a poster of the religious document in fifth through 12th-grade classes and within common areas, such as cafeterias and school […]
Alabama Senate passes bill requiring display of Ten Commandments in public schools
The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed a bill requiring school districts to post the Ten Commandments in different locations. SB 99, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would require schools to display a poster of the religious document in fifth through 12th-grade classes and within common areas, such as cafeterias and school libraries, in every […]
Senate committee advances Ten Commandments display bill for Alabama schools
The Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments, reviving a measure that has failed to reach a floor vote in previous sessions. SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston), would require each local board of education to display the Ten Commandments […] The post Senate committee advances Ten Commandments display bill for Alabama schools appeared first on Yellowhammer News .