HB11 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure; to amend Section 34-1A-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for the display of licensing information in advertising by licensees of the board.

Summary

HB11 lets licensees of the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure display the internet address where licensing information can be found in their advertising, instead of showing the license number.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends the licensing law to authorize displaying the internet address for licensing information in advertising by licensees. It maintains that advertising must display licensing information, and that display rules come from the board. The change takes effect immediately after the governor signs the bill.

Who It Affects

• Licensed locksmiths and electronic security alarm installers in Alabama, who can choose to display the internet address where licensing information can be found in their advertising instead of their license number
• Consumers who view advertising from licensees, who can verify licensure by visiting the specified internet address

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 34-1A-5 to authorize displaying the internet address where licensing information can be found in advertising by licensees (in lieu of the license number) as allowed by board rules
• Advertising must still display licensing information in a manner determined by the board's rules (the internet address is now explicitly authorized as an acceptable display)
• Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately following the governor's 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

Electronic security Board of Licensure, alarm businesses, advertising, display of licensing information reg.