HB178 Alabama 2023 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person is prohibited from imposing unconscionable prices for the sale or rental of a commodity or rental facility during a state of emergency established by proclamation of the Governor or by joint resolution of the Legislature
This bill would authorize the Governor or the Legislature to specify within the proclamation or joint resolution the affected areas and time periods to which the prohibition against unconscionable pricing would apply
Related to the Alabama Unconscionable Pricing Act; to amend Sections 8-31-3 and 8-31-4, Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize the Governor or the Legislature to specify the affected areas and time periods to which the prohibition against imposition of unconscionable pricing would apply.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2023 | H | Read Second Time in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin |
| April 5, 2023 | H | Reported Favorably from House State Government |
| March 22, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House State Government |
| March 22, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 5, 2023 | Room 206 at 15:00 | House State Government Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB178 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - As Introduced |