SB250 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Cam WardJ.T. WaggonerGreg J. ReedClay ScofieldMark Slade Blackwell

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

SB250 would let seniors 55+ qualify for an auto insurance discount by taking a shorter, online-available accident-prevention course.

What This Bill Does

The bill reduces the required instruction time from 8 hours to 6 hours and allows online courses. It keeps eligible providers as the National Safety Council, the American Automobile Association, or the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), or an equivalent program approved by the Department of Public Safety. Instructors must be certified by the sponsoring entity, and the course contents must be outlined by the sponsoring entity. The insurance premium reduction remains available to those who complete the approved course.

Who It Affects

• Seniors aged 55 and older who want to qualify for an insurance premium reduction by completing the approved accident-prevention course.
• Course sponsors and instructors (National Safety Council, American Automobile Association, AARP, or DPS-approved equivalents) who must offer the shorter, potentially online course and certify instructors.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 27-13-121 to set a minimum of 6 hours for the motor vehicle accident prevention course (classroom or online).
• Allows online instruction as a valid method to complete the course.
• Maintains eligibility with sponsors of the program (NSC, AAA, AARP) or equivalent DPS-approved programs; requires instructor certification by the sponsor and outlines course content by the sponsor.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor 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

Motor Vehicles