SB229 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Business entities, filing requirements, electronic process established for counties
Summary: SB229 creates an optional electronic filing system for business entity records in Alabama that counties can join voluntarily.
What This Bill Does
The Secretary of State must develop an electronic processing program for recording business and nonprofit filings; counties may participate by written agreement. A vendor may handle online filing, recording, and electronic fee payments, with potential third-party certification. All recording fees collected by the vendor are remitted to participating counties at least twice per month, and counties can exit with 120 days' notice, with final fees and data transmitted within 30 days after use ends. Participation carries no extra cost to counties or the state, and judges of probate may continue to provide traditional filing methods if they choose.

Who It Affects
Counties (board of commissioners and judges of probate) who may voluntarily participate and receive fee remittances, with the option to terminate.
Businesses and nonprofit entities that file records (e.g., registrations) and may benefit from online filing and payments when their county participates.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Establishes an electronic processing program for Title 10A filings, allows voluntary county participation by written agreement, and enables a vendor (with possible third-party certification) to provide online filing, recording, and electronic fee collection.
Provision 2: Sets financial and transition rules—vendor remits all fees to counties at least twice per month; counties may terminate with 120 days' notice and data/fees must be transferred within 30 days; the program imposes no additional cost on counties or the state and may satisfy all applicable fee and filing requirements.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Business Licenses