Alabama representatives express concerns over bill imposing fee on foreign wire transactions

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 2 days, 1 hour ago

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Several lawmakers expressed concerns on Wednesday about legislation to charge an additional fee on money transfers frequently used by immigrants to support loved ones abroad.

HB 585, sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Fidler, R-Silverhill, requires businesses that transfer money to collect a 1.5% fee on wire transfers that start from Alabama to foreign countries. Fidler sponsored a similar bill last year, part of a package targeting immigrants, that failed to pass.

Fidler said the idea …

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