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HB116 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Thad McClammy
Thad McClammy
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Motor vehicles, manufacturers in State of Alabama, discounts for sales to employees
Summary

HB116 would let Alabama car manufacturers sell vehicles to their own employees on terms they choose, as long as it follows applicable laws.

What This Bill Does

The bill permits car manufacturers that produce vehicles in Alabama to sell motor vehicles to their employees in any manner allowed by law, with the specific terms and conditions set by the manufacturer. It includes a 'notwithstanding' clause that overrides conflicting laws to enable these sales. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • Car manufacturers that manufacture vehicles in Alabama, who gain the ability to sell vehicles to their employees under terms they determine.
  • Employees of those manufacturers, who would be able to purchase vehicles from their employer under the manufacturer-defined terms.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a car manufacturer that manufactures vehicles in Alabama may sell motor vehicles to its employees in any manner authorized by law and under the terms and conditions as determined by the manufacturer.
  • Section 2: This act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Motor Vehicles

Bill Actions

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Commerce and Small Business

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature