SJR83 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Construction Contract Indemnification Interim Study Commission, created
Summary: SJR83 creates a temporary study commission to review indemnification provisions in Alabama construction contracts and recommend changes to the law.
What This Bill Does
It establishes the Alabama Construction Contract Indemnification Interim Study Commission, chaired by the Senate finance chair with a House vice chair and members from various industry groups and state entities. It provides for staff and research support to assess current indemnification clauses and determine fair contracting methods. The commission must publish its findings and any recommended changes by December 1, 2022 (or as soon as practicable) and dissolve no later than January 31, 2023.

Who It Affects
Construction industry participants in Alabama (contractors, subcontractors, and materials manufacturers/providers) who use or are affected by indemnification clauses in construction contracts.
State government staff, lawmakers, and the industry associations listed, who will organize, support, and potentially implement changes to Alabama law based on the study findings.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Alabama Construction Contract Indemnification Interim Study Commission.
Chair is the chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee; a House member is appointed as vice chair; includes representatives from multiple industry groups and associations.
Provides administrative and research support from the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House, and the Legislative Services Agency.
Tasks the commission with examining existing indemnification laws and contracting practices and identifying equitable contracting methods for construction projects.
Requires the commission to publish its findings and any recommended changes by December 1, 2022 (or as soon as practicable) and to dissolve no later than January 31, 2023.

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