SB44 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wes KitchensSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Department of Insurance, remove from Sunset process
Summary: SB44 would remove the Alabama Department of Insurance from the Sunset Law review process.
What This Bill Does
It declares that the Department of Insurance is not an enumerated agency and will not be reviewed under the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981. As a result, the department would be removed from Sunset Law oversight and would no longer be evaluated in future sunset cycles. The change becomes effective June 1, 2024, and applies notwithstanding any contrary law.

Who It Affects
Department of Insurance employees and the department itself, which would no longer be subject to Sunset Law review.
Alabama residents, businesses, and other state agencies that rely on Sunset Law oversight, who may see a change in how this department is evaluated.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Department of Insurance is not an enumerated agency nor subject to review under the Sunset Law of 1981, notwithstanding any contrary provisions (including Section 41-20-3).
Section 2: This act becomes effective 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: Legislature