HB129 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim HillRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Title Insurance, agents, attorneys exempt from licenses by Insurance Department, Sec. 27-25-3 am'd.

Summary

HB129 would exempt licensed Alabama attorneys from needing title insurance agent licensure.

What This Bill Does

Currently, a licensed attorney who works as a title insurance agent must obtain licensure from the Alabama Department of Insurance. The bill amends the law to exclude licensed attorneys from the definition of 'title agent' and to say they are exempt from licensure and regulation under this chapter. As a result, attorneys can perform title agent duties without a separate title-insurance license. Other title agents and regulators would continue to operate under existing rules.

Who It Affects

• Licensed attorneys (who are members of the Alabama State Bar) who act as title insurance agents: they would no longer require a separate title-insurance license.
• The Alabama Department of Insurance and title insurance companies: regulation of attorney-agents would be reduced since attorneys are exempt from licensure under this chapter.

Key Provisions

• Amends §27-25-3 to remove attorneys from the definition of 'title agent' and explicitly exempt licensed attorneys from licensure as title agents.
• Licensed attorneys shall be exempt from any licensure or regulation pursuant to this chapter.

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

Subjects

Attorneys