Alabama ranks 41st of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 0.30.
Alabama Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 41st of 50
Score: 0.30
2025: 49th, -10.62
Change: up 8 places, +10.92 points
National median: 12.88
Eliminated judicial deference to agencies in March 2026 (SB 167), replacing the presumption that agency rulings are reasonable with a standard of de novo review, on a unanimous vote in both chambers.
How Alabama Compares to Its Neighbors
Alabama's 4 bordering states are Florida (11th, 28.55), Georgia (23rd, 13.50), Mississippi (49th, -15.50), Tennessee (3rd, 53.95), averaging 20.12.
