Gov. Kay Ivey signs controversial environmental regulation bill into law

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday signed a controversial bill that could weaken the state’s environmental regulations.

SB 71, sponsored by Sen. Donnie Chesteen, would prohibit Alabama from having stricter environmental regulations than the federal government.

The bill moved quickly through both chambers sparking concerns from Democrats and environmentalists in the state who said the bill could leave Alabamians more susceptible to pollution and unsafe environmental conditions. The House of Representatives passed the bill …

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