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SB24 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Insurance Department, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.
Summary

SB 24 extends the Alabama Department of Insurance and its functions until October 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

It keeps the Department of Insurance operating through October 1, 2024. It preserves the Department’s enabling laws (Section 27-2-1 and Title 27) during that period. It follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation and takes effect immediately upon the Governor’s approval.

Who It Affects
  • Department of Insurance staff and ongoing operations will continue without interruption
  • Insurers, policyholders, and Alabama consumers will continue to be regulated and protected by the Department during the extended period
Key Provisions
  • Continues the existence and functioning of the Department of Insurance until October 1, 2024.
  • Preserves the Department’s enabling statutes, specifically Section 27-2-1 and Title 27, through October 1, 2024.
  • The Legislature concurs with the Sunset Committee's recommendation to continue the Department.
  • Effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Insurance Department

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2020-49.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 340

H

Third Reading Passed

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

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 150

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 Governmental Affairs

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 20, 2020 Senate Passed
Yes 31
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 12, 2020 House Passed
Yes 102
Abstained 3

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature