SB219 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to building codes; to authorize the use of certain refrigerants and refrigerant-equipped products that are in compliance with the National Clean Air Act.
Summary: SB219 would allow Alabama to recognize and permit federally approved alternative refrigerants in building codes and related equipment, aligning state rules with the National Clean Air Act.
What This Bill Does
The bill prevents state and local building codes from banning substitute refrigerants that meet the National Clean Air Act. It also requires any HVAC or refrigeration equipment using these refrigerants to be listed and installed according to applicable safety standards and designation conditions. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval (or when it becomes law).

Who It Affects
State, municipal, and county building code authorities: cannot prohibit or limit the use of substitute refrigerants that comply with the National Clean Air Act.
HVAC/refrigeration equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers, and property owners: may use and install equipment with these federally accepted alternative refrigerants, provided safety standards and designation conditions are met.

Key Provisions
No provision of state or local building codes may prohibit or limit the use of substitute refrigerants or substitute refrigerant-equipped products that comply with the National Clean Air Act (pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 7671k and related regulations).
Equipment containing these refrigerants must be listed and installed in accordance with all applicable safety standards and use conditions under the designation.
Effective date: first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval, or upon becoming law.

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