SB210 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Protective arrangement, disabled persons and minors, transfer of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.

Summary

The bill lets Alabama courts lease a protected person's oil, gas, and mineral rights as part of protective arrangements without appointing a conservator, under certain guardianship provisions.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 26-2A-137 to explicitly include leasing oil, gas, and mineral rights as a protective arrangement the court may authorize. The court may act without appointing a conservator if there is a basis under the act and the action serves the protected person's foreseeable needs. The court must consider the interests of creditors and dependents and may appoint a special conservator to assist, with the special conservator's powers and report responsibilities defined by the order. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Protected person (such as a minor or disabled person) whose oil, gas, or mineral rights may be leased or otherwise transacted under court authorization
• Creditors and dependents of the protected person, whose interests must be considered by the court when approving protective arrangements

Key Provisions

• Leasing of oil, gas, and other mineral rights is explicitly included as a protective arrangement the court may authorize under the guardianship provisions
• The court may authorize such leasing without appointing a conservator if a basis exists under the Act and it is in the protected person's best interests
• The court must consider creditors' and dependents' interests and may appoint a special conservator to assist with the arrangement, with authority defined by the order and reporting to the court
• The act becomes effective immediately upon the governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law)

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

Subjects

Courts