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SB319 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Tim Melson
Tim MelsonSenator
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Home Builders Licensure Board, residential home builders, proof of current licensure and liability insurance provided to homeowner before beginning construction
Summary

SB319 would require licensed residential builders to show proof of current licensure and liability insurance to homeowners before starting construction, or obtain a written waiver, with the licensing board able to take action if they don't.

What This Bill Does

Before beginning construction on a residential structure, a licensed builder must provide proof of current licensure and liability insurance to the homeowner. The homeowner and builder may sign a written waiver, attested by one witness selected by the homeowner, to waive the requirement. If the builder fails to comply, it is a violation and the Home Builders Licensure Board can take disciplinary action under existing law. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • Residential home builders licensed under Chapter 14A would have to provide proof of licensure and liability insurance before starting work.
  • Homeowners hiring residential builders would receive proof of licensure and insurance before construction, or sign a written waiver, before work begins.
Key Provisions
  • Requires residential builders to provide proof of current licensure to homeowners before starting construction.
  • Requires proof of liability insurance to homeowners before starting construction.
  • Allows a written waiver signed by both the licensee and homeowner (attested by one witness selected by the homeowner) to waive the requirements.
  • Violations are punishable and enforceable by the Home Builders Licensure Board under existing law; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and gubernatorial approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Home Builders Licensure Board

Bill Actions

H

Pending third reading on day 22 Favorable from Boards, Agencies and Commissions

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions

S

Engrossed

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 616

S

Melson motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 615

S

Melson Amendment Offered

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 13, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 26
No 1
Absent 8

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature