SB156 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Autauga County, board of education authorized to use private insurance company to insure school buildings and property
Summary: Autauga County's board of education can insure school buildings and property through the State Insurance Fund or a private insurer if it provides the best coverage.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Autauga County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property either through the State Insurance Fund or with a private insurance company, selecting the option that offers the best coverage. It references existing law (Section 41-15-1) and clarifies this authority. The act becomes effective on June 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
Autauga County Board of Education: gains authority to choose between the State Insurance Fund and private insurers to insure school buildings and property.
Taxpayers/residents of Autauga County: potential impact on district insurance costs and finances depending on which insurer is chosen.

Key Provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Autauga County Board of Education to insure school buildings and property through the State Insurance Fund or with an insurance company, based on which provides the best coverage, as determined by the board.
Section 2 becomes effective on June 1, 2024.

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