SB26 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Public Accountancy, State Board of, sunset law review, subject to and continued until Oct. 1, 2024.
Summary: SB 26 would extend the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy's existence and functions through October 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
SB 26 keeps the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy active and continuing its regulatory authority over licensed public accountants and firms through October 1, 2024. It preserves the board's enabling statutes (the relevant code sections) through that date. The bill follows the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue the board. It becomes law immediately upon the governor's signature.

Who It Affects
Licensed CPAs and public accounting firms in Alabama, whose licensing and regulatory oversight will continue through Oct 1, 2024.
Alabama residents and businesses that rely on public accounting services, who will continue to receive regulated, oversight-supported services through Oct 1, 2024.

Key Provisions
Continues the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy through Oct 1, 2024.
Preserves Sections 34-1-1 to 34-1-22 and Section 40-12-71 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
Authorizes continuation in line with the Sunset Committee's recommendations.
Effective immediately upon passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Public Accountancy, State Board of