HB132 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Steve ClouseDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordMicky HammonBlaine Galliher

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Professional and commercial licenses, state or political subdivisions of state prohibited from issuing or renewing license of person not lawfully and physically present in United States, confidentiality of verification documents

Summary

HB132 would bar the state and its subdivisions from issuing or renewing professional or commercial licenses to people not lawfully and physically present in the United States, while protecting the confidentiality of documents used to verify presence.

What This Bill Does

Licensing authorities may issue or renew only if the applicant is lawfully and physically present in the United States, with certain federal exemptions allowed. Applicants must prove their identity with a secure and verifiable document. The verification documents must be kept confidential and may not be sold or used for other purposes unless required by law. The act applies to issuances, denials, renewals, and revocations of government authorizations made on or after the effective date.

Who It Affects

• Individuals applying for professional or commercial licenses who are not lawfully present in the United States would be denied license issuance or renewal.
• State agencies and political subdivisions that issue licenses would implement the presence verification requirements, handle secure documents, and maintain confidentiality of the data.

Key Provisions

• License issuance or renewal is prohibited for anyone not lawfully and physically present in the United States, with federal exemptions allowed where applicable.
• Applicants must prove identity using a secure and verifiable document, and the verification data must be kept confidential and not sold or used for unintended purposes.
• The act governs issuances, denials, renewals, and revocations of government authorizations issued by the state or its subdivisions on or after the effective date.
• Public records access remains governed by existing Alabama law; confidentiality applies specifically to verification documents.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the act's passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Licenses and Licensing