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House Bill 372 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Department of Insurance; Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division; two exempt personnel positions authorized
Summary

HB372 would authorize two exempt positions in the Department of Insurance's Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division, with pay set by the Commissioner, effective June 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Department of Insurance to hire two exempt staff to operate the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division. These two positions would be exempt from the state Merit System and would be in addition to other exempt positions for the department. The Commissioner would set the compensation for these employees. The act takes effect on June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
  • Alabama Department of Insurance and specifically the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division gain two exempt positions to support operations
  • The two employees hired into these exempt positions would be exempt from the state Merit System and have their pay determined by the Insurance Commissioner
Key Provisions
  • Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner to employ personnel in the Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division, including two exempt-service employees not subject to the Merit System; these positions are in addition to existing exempt positions and their compensation is set by the Commissioner
  • Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective on June 1, 2026
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Insurance

Bill Actions

S

Pending Senate Banking and Insurance

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 646

H

Third Reading in House of Origin

H

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

H

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

H

Pending House Insurance

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Insurance

Calendar

Hearing

House Insurance Hearing

Room 617 at 10:30:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 646

February 26, 2026 House Passed
Yes 100
Absent 5

Third Reading in House of Origin

February 26, 2026 House Passed
Yes 102
Abstained 1
Absent 2

HBIR: Passed by House of Origin

February 26, 2026 House Passed
Yes 102
Abstained 1
Absent 2

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature