New bill would require police to have probable cause before searching boats in Alabama

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from March. 4, 2026 TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) — Random boat inspections could be a thing of the past if Governor Kay Ivey signs Alabama HB254 into law. “All this is doing is putting our vessels in line with the roadways,” HB254 Sponsor, Rep. Shane Stringer said. If [...]