SB86 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenGerald O. DialGreg J. ReedBill HightowerJimmy HolleyJ.T. WaggonerDel MarshDick BrewbakerTrip PittmanScott BeasonTom WhatleyPhillip W. WilliamsClay ScofieldJerry L. FieldingRusty Glover

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motor vehicle license tags, renewals, additional time for deployed military, Sec. 32-6-65 am'd.

Summary

SB86 adds a 30-day grace period after a deployed service member's deployment ends to renew motor vehicle registrations without late penalties if the deployment occurred during the renewal month.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 32-6-65 to allow deployed personnel who are deployed during any part of their designated renewal month to renew within 30 calendar days after deployment ends without incurring a late registration penalty or interest charges. If the renewal is not completed within that window, the standard late registration penalty of $15 applies. The bill requires acceptable documentation of deployment (such as deployment orders, a Statement of Service, DD214, or a commander’s letter) to qualify. It also specifies how penalties are handled and states the act becomes law after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Military personnel who are deployed during their renewal month get a 30-day extension to renew without penalty
• Other vehicle owners still subject to the standard $15 late-penalty if they renew late or miss the extension
• Law enforcement and registration agencies continue to enforce registration rules as currently required

Key Provisions

• Adds a 30-calendar-day extension after deployment ends for those deployed during their renewal month to renew without late penalties or interest charges
• Requires evidence of deployment (orders, Statement of Service, DD214, or commander letter) to qualify for the extension
• Maintains a $15 late registration penalty for standard late renewals and defines late registration
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after approval by the Governor

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