SB10 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tim MelsonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Home Builders Licensure Board, residential home builders, proof of current licensure and liability insurance provided to homeowner before beginning construction
Summary: SB 10 requires residential home builders licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board to disclose to homeowners, before starting construction, whether they have liability insurance, with a signed, witnessed disclosure and board enforcement for violations.
What This Bill Does
Before construction begins, the builder must provide a written disclosure to the homeowner about whether the builder has liability insurance and is currently maintaining it. The disclosure must be signed by both the builder and the homeowner and attested by a witness chosen by the homeowner. If the builder fails to comply, it is considered a violation and can be acted upon by the Home Builders Licensure Board. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the governor.

Who It Affects
Residential home builders licensed by the Home Builders Licensure Board, who must provide the liability insurance disclosure before starting work and may face board action for violations.
Homeowners planning or paying for residential construction, who will receive the written disclosure, sign it, and have it witnessed as part of the pre-construction process.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Before beginning residential construction, the builder must disclose in writing to the homeowner whether liability insurance has been obtained and is currently maintained; the disclosure must be signed by the builder and the homeowner and attested by a homeowner-selected witness; noncompliance is a violation punishable by the board under Chapter 14A.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

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Subjects: Home Builders Licensure Board