Immigration, requires law enforcement agencies to collect and submit fingerprints and DNA from illegal aliens in custody
What it does: This act amends Sections 31-13-3 and 36-18-32, Code of Alabama 1975, and adds Section 31-13-36 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to: (1) require law enforcement agencies to collect a full set of fingerprints and a known DNA reference sample from an illegal alien in its custody, if a sample has not previously been collected; (2) define the term "illegal alien"; and (3) for fiscal year 2026 and thereafter, raise the fee that shall be assessed and collected upon the issuance of certain arrest warrants and bond forfeiture procedures from $12 to $15. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
The tally
Yes 24 · No 7 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Republicans | 24 | 0 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (34)
Yes 24
- Andrew JonesR10
- April WeaverR14
- Arthur OrrR3
- Chris ElliottR32
- Clyde ChamblissR30
- Dan RobertsR15
- David SessionsR35
- Donnie ChesteenR29
- Garlan GudgerR4
- Gerald AllenR21
- Greg AlbrittonR22
- Jabo WaggonerR16
- Jack WilliamsR34
- Jay HoveyR27
- Josh CarnleyR31
- Keith KelleyR12
- Lance BellR11
- Larry StuttsR6
- Randy PriceR13
- Sam GivhanR7
- Shay ShelnuttR17
- Steve LivingstonR8
- Tom ButlerR2
- Wes KitchensR9
No 7
Not voting 3
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.