SB114 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Keith KelleySenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to building codes; to provide a limited exemption to applicable building codes for certain nonprofit veterans' organizations that acquire certain buildings under certain conditions.

Summary

This bill gives a 10-year building-code exemption to certain nonprofit veterans’ organizations that acquire a state armory building with a reversionary deed clause to use for veterans’ support.

What This Bill Does

Provides a limited exemption from state and local building codes for eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations that acquire a state armory building via a reversionary clause and plan to use the facility to support veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents. During the first 10 calendar years from the date of acquisition, the building is deemed to be in compliance with applicable building codes. The act defines who qualifies as a nonprofit veterans’ organization and states when the exemption applies, with the law taking effect after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Eligible nonprofit veterans’ organizations that are tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and primarily aim to support veterans, active duty service members, and their dependents, and acquire a state armory building via a reversionary deed clause.
• State and local building-code authorities responsible for enforcing codes on armory buildings, who would recognize the 10-year deemed-compliance status for these particular properties.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'nonprofit veterans' organization' as a 501(c)(3) with a primary purpose that supports veterans and active duty service members and their dependents.
• If such an organization acquires a state armory building via a reversionary clause and intends to use it to support veterans and service members, the building is deemed in compliance with state or local building codes for not less than 10 calendar years from the acquisition date.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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