HB205 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to the Alabama Sunset Law; to continue the existence and functioning of the Alabama Athletic Commission until October 1, 2027.

Summary

HB205 continues the Alabama Athletic Commission's existence and functions until October 1, 2024.

What This Bill Does

The bill keeps the Alabama Athletic Commission active beyond its normal sunset date. It preserves the Commission’s governing code sections (41-9-1020 to 41-9-1040) and requires the Legislature to concur with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation to continue. It becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval, or otherwise when it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• The Alabama Athletic Commission and its staff, who remain in operation to regulate athletic activities in the state
• Promoters, athletes, venues, and other entities regulated by the Commission who rely on ongoing regulatory oversight

Key Provisions

• Section 1 — Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Athletic Commission until October 1, 2024
• Section 2 — The Commission’s existence and functioning, and the related code sections (41-9-1020 to 41-9-1040), are continued and expressly preserved until October 1, 2024
• Section 3 — The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee’s recommendations
• Section 4 — The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor approval, or upon becoming law otherwise

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

Subjects

Sunset Law, Alabama Athletic Commission continued until October 1, 2027