HB406 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Transportation, public transportation, car sharing programs, requirements for operation at airports provided

Summary

HB406 would require car sharing programs operating at Alabama airports to obtain concession agreements with the airport and follow airport rules, including keeping records of car usage and finances.

What This Bill Does

The bill makes car sharing at airports be treated like an off-site concession. It requires the car sharing program to get a concession agreement with the airport before operating, and lets the airport set rules and fees. Programs must collect and keep records of when cars are used, fees paid, and owner revenue, for at least three years, and provide those records to the airport on request. If a program breaks the rules, the airport can seek injunctions, damages, and lawyers’ fees.

Who It Affects

• Airport authorities: gain power to regulate car sharing at the airport, require concession agreements, set rules and fees, and demand records.
• Car sharing programs: must obtain concession agreements, comply with airport terms, and maintain detailed records for several years.
• Shared car owners and shared car drivers: participate in airport car sharing under program terms; their usage and revenue information will be recorded and may be inspected by the airport.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms for car sharing, shared cars/drivers, and car sharing programs.
• Car sharing at an airport is treated as an off-site concessionaire and must enter a concession agreement with the airport before operating, with terms similar to off-site rental car companies.
• Airport authorities may adopt rules for car sharing at airports and may impose fees on car sharing programs.
• Car sharing programs must list cars at airport facilities, contract transportation to/from airport facilities, and promote or facilitate transport for airport passengers.
• Programs must collect, verify, and retain records of car use, fees, and owner revenues for at least three years and provide records to the airport on request.
• Violations allow the airport to seek injunctions, actual and punitive damages, and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
• Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles