HB193 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Demetrius C. Newton
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Steve Clouse Phil Williams Micky Hammon Greg Wren Arthur Payne Richard J. Laird Mary Sue McClurkin John W. Rogers Richard Baughn Jim Patterson Jim Barton Steve McMillan Thad McClammy James E. Buskey Merika Coleman Patricia Todd Craig Ford Randy Davis Mike Hill Mac McCutcheon Mike Ball Jack Williams Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Motor vehicles, Insurance, discount for seniors (55 and over) who complete motor vehicle accident prevention course, Sec 27-13-121 am'd
Summary: HB193 cuts the required hours for a motor vehicle accident prevention course and lets seniors 55+ complete it online to qualify for an insurance premium discount.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 27-13-121 to set a minimum course length (delivered in classroom or online) and to allow online instruction for the motor vehicle accident prevention course. The course must be sponsored by the National Safety Council, the American Automobile Association, or AARP, or be an equivalent program approved by the Department of Public Safety, with certified instructors and contents outlined by the sponsor. Qualifying for the insurance premium reduction described in Section 27-13-120 depends on completing this course. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Drivers aged 55 and older who want to qualify for the insurance premium reduction by taking the course
Insurance providers and program sponsors (NSC, AAA, AARP, DPS) involved in administering the premium reduction program

Key Provisions
Amends Section 27-13-121 to reduce the required hours for the motor vehicle accident prevention course and allow online instruction.
Course sponsors may be the National Safety Council, AAA, or AARP, or an equivalent program approved by the Department of Public Safety.
Course must have a minimum number of hours delivered in classroom or online, with sponsor-certified instructors and contents outlined by the sponsor.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor approval, and it applies to the insurance premium reduction described in Section 27-13-120.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles