SB308 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Secs. 7-9A-102, 7-9A-105, 7-9A-307, 7-9A-311, 7-9A-316, 7-9A-317, 7-9A-326, 7-9A-406, 7-9A-408, 7-9A-502, 7-9A-503, 7-9A-507, 7-9A-515, 7-9A-516, 7-9A-518, 7-9A-607 am'd; Secs. 7-9A-802 to 7-9A-809, inclusive, added

Summary

This bill updates Alabama's secured transactions rules to reflect updated Article 9 changes, clarifying debtor naming, after-acquired property protections, and chattel paper transfers under the UETA, with transitional provisions.

What This Bill Does

It sets clearer rules for how debtors must be named on financing statements (individuals by driver’s-license name or actual name; entities by the name filed with the state). It revises the information required on financing statements and adds protections for secured creditors when a debtor relocates or merges. It also provides a safe harbor for transferring chattel paper in line with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Additionally, it creates transitional provisions (Part 8) addressing the effective date, prior filings, and how pre-effective-date interests are treated once the changes take effect.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who borrow and are debtors, due to updated naming requirements on financing statements.
• Business entities and other registered organizations, whose proper name is defined by the name filed with the state.
• Secured creditors and lenders, who gain clearer rules, enhanced protections for after-acquired property, and a chattel paper transfer safeguard.
• Debtors and financial institutions, affected by transitional provisions governing pre-effective-date filings and continuing perfection rules.

Key Provisions

• Defines debtor naming rules: individuals may use the driver’s-license name or actual name, while business entities use the name filed with the state on financing statements.
• Amends financing statement information requirements and strengthens protection for a secured party with after-acquired property if the debtor relocates to another state or merges with another entity.
• Provides a safe harbor for transferring chattel paper in conformity with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
• Adds Part 8 (7-9A-801 to 7-9A-809) with transitional provisions, including the July 1, 2013 effective date, handling of pre-effective-date filings, continuation/termination rules, and priority rules for existing interests.

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Subjects

Uniform Commercial Code