SB389 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Priscilla Dunn

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Bobby D. SingletonTammy IronsRodger SmithermanLinda Coleman-MadisonQuinton RossRoger Bedford, Jr.Vivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Contractors and subcontractors, provide further for compliance of subcontractors with licensing requirements, Secs. 34-8-6, 34-8-7 am'd.

Summary

SB389 would require subcontractors to be licensed before bidding and extend liability relief to bids that include a subcontractor's current license number.

What This Bill Does

The bill extends the liability relief that applies when a general contractor's license number is submitted with a bid to also cover a subcontractor's current license number. It removes the existing exception that allowed subcontractors to bid without being licensed, requiring subcontractors to be licensed prior to bidding. It tightens licensing requirements for subcontractors and strengthens the board's ability to enforce licensing rules.

Who It Affects

• Subcontractors: must be licensed before bidding on projects and must comply with licensing requirements, including providing license numbers on bids and contracts.
• Owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, and awarding authorities: would gain liability relief if a subcontractor's current license number is submitted with a bid and the subcontractor is properly licensed.
• Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors: retains and enforces licensing rules and penalties to ensure subcontractors meet requirements.

Key Provisions

• Amends 34-8-6 to establish that submitting a subcontractor's current license number before considering a bid provides the same liability relief to the owner/architect/engineer/construction manager/awarding authority as submitting a general contractor's license number.
• Amends 34-8-7 to remove the exemption that allowed subcontractors to bid without being licensed; subcontractors must be licensed prior to bidding on a project.
• Keeps and clarifies subcontractor licensing requirements, including inclusion of license numbers in bids/proposals/contracts and other provisions that designate subcontractor status, with ongoing board oversight and enforcement.

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

Subjects

Contractors