House Bill 372 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 17, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Phillip RigsbyRepresentative
Republican
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

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Subjects: Insurance