SB78 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

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

SB78 would allow limited liability companies to be licensed to operate as automobile clubs in Alabama, in addition to corporations.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the law to let limited liability companies (LLCs) be licensed to operate as automobile clubs in Alabama, expanding eligibility beyond just corporations. It specifies that an automobile club must be organized as a domestic or foreign corporation or LLC to conduct business and be licensed by the commissioner. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Automobile clubs or associations that want to operate in Alabama: they can be organized as a corporation or an LLC and still be licensed to operate, subject to commissioner approval.
• Insurance Department/Commissioner: responsible for licensing automobile clubs (now including LLCs) and enforcing the licensure requirement.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 27-39-3 to permit limited liability companies to be licensed to operate in the state as automobile clubs, in addition to corporations.
• Clarifies that automobile clubs may be organized as domestic or foreign corporations or limited liability companies for licensure.
• Maintains that licensure is required and must be granted by the commissioner.
• Effective date: immediately after passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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