SB110 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Commerce, recapture benefit extended to call centers that relocate out of state
Summary: SB 110 requires call centers relocating out of Alabama to give advance notice, imposes penalties and benefit recapture for noncompliance, and bars out-of-state call-center work by contractors.
What This Bill Does
If a call center relocates at least 30% of its volume, the employer must notify the Director at least 120 days before the relocation. Failing to notify can lead to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day. The state will maintain a biannual list of relocated centers and deny or recapture state grants, loans, or tax credits for five years after relocation, with possible waivers for just cause. Contractors performing call-center work are barred from doing work at locations outside Alabama.

Who It Affects
Call center employers in Alabama that relocate their operations (including related units) and could face notice requirements, penalties, and loss of state funding.
State agencies and political subdivisions that provide grants, loans, or tax credits to businesses; they will use the relocation list to deny funding and may recapture previously awarded benefits, and contractors are restricted from out-of-state work.

Key Provisions
Notice and penalties: Employers relocating call centers must notify the Director at least 120 days before relocation if 30%+ of call center volume is moved; failure to notify can incur civil penalties up to $10,000 per day.
Funding impacts: Relocation triggers five-year ineligibility for state grants/loans/tax credits and triggers recapture of unamortized benefits; waivers may apply for just causes; contractors performing call-center work are prohibited from doing work outside Alabama.

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