HB168 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: James E. Buskey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Uniform Act, disabled persons and minors, leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.
Summary: HB168 allows courts to authorize leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights for protected persons (disabled persons and minors) as part of protective arrangements, without needing a conservator, when there is a proper legal basis.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 26-2A-137 to explicitly include leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights among protective arrangements the court may authorize. If there is a valid basis for appointing a conservator or protective order, the court may authorize these transactions without appointing a conservator and may include other actions like sale, mortgage, annuity contracts, or trusts. The court must consider the interests of creditors and dependents and may appoint a special conservator to assist with carrying out the arrangement; the act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Protected persons (disabled individuals and minors) who own oil, gas, or mineral rights; the court can authorize leasing of those rights as part of protective arrangements without requiring a conservator.
Creditors and dependents of the protected person; the court must consider their interests when approving protective arrangements and may appoint a special conservator to help implement the arrangement.

Key Provisions
Leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights is added to the protective arrangements the court may authorize under 26-2A-137.
The court may authorize such leasing when a basis exists for a conservator or protective order under 26-2A-130, without appointing a conservator.
The court must consider creditors' and dependents' interests and may appoint a special conservator to assist with the arrangement.
The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

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Subjects: Courts