HB253 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim CarnsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Electronic Security Board of Licensure, alarm installers and locksmiths, inspections of unlicensed operations, licensure dates, criminal and civil enforcement, exclude motor vehicle locks and business selling locks, exemption of counties with population of 30,000 or less repealed, Secs. 34-1A-1, 34-1A-3, 34-1A-5, 34-1A-6, 34-1A-7, 34-1A-10 am'd. (2012-20195)
Summary: HB253 tightens and expands licensing for alarm installers and locksmiths in Alabama, adds motor vehicle locks to locksmith scope, extends license periods, strengthens enforcement, and ends the small-county exemption.
What This Bill Does
Expands the locksmith definition to include installation or service of locks for motor vehicles and authorizes the Electronic Security Board to inspect unlicensed operations. Sets licenses for alarm installers and locksmiths to be issued for a two-year period with the option to stagger renewals, updates fee structures, and enhances enforcement with civil fines and injunctive relief, while clarifying exemptions and repealing the small-county exemption. Requires stronger consumer information, display of licenses, and monitoring of licensees, and allows for investigations and penalties for violations.

Who It Affects
Alarm system installers and locksmith businesses in Alabama, who would need licenses, may be inspected, and could face penalties for violations.
Residents, consumers, and local governments in Alabama, who would gain stronger protections and information about licensees, with the small-county exemption removed so licensure applies more broadly.

Key Provisions
Expands locksmith scope to include motor vehicle locks and authorizes inspections of unlicensed alarm/lock operations.
Licensing changes: licenses issued for two years with potential staggered renewals, revised fee structure, possible background checks, and strengthened civil enforcement including fines and injunctions, plus repeal of the small-county exemption.

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