SB165 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Automobile clubs, licensure by Insurance Department, limited liability companies authorized to be licensed, Sec. 27-39-3 am'd.

Summary

SB165 would allow limited liability companies to be licensed to operate automobile clubs in Alabama, in addition to corporations.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds LLCs to the entities that can be licensed to operate automobile clubs in Alabama. It requires automobile clubs to be organized as a domestic or foreign corporation or an LLC and to be licensed by the commissioner before doing business in the state. This expands the permissible business forms for automobile clubs from only corporations to include LLCs as well.

Who It Affects

• Automobile clubs that want to operate in Alabama: they can choose to organize as a corporation or as an LLC and must obtain a license.
• The licensing authority (the commissioner/Insurance Department): will license automobile clubs organized as either corporations or LLCs.

Key Provisions

• Allows limited liability companies (LLCs) to be licensed to operate automobile clubs in Alabama (in addition to corporations).
• Amends Section 27-39-3 to require automobile clubs to be organized as a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC and to be licensed by the commissioner before doing business in the state.
• Effective date: becomes law immediately following passage and Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Insurance