Senate Bill 101 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Keith KelleySenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Sunset law; Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors continued until October 1, 2028

Summary

SB101 extends the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors’ existence and authority through October 1, 2028.

What This Bill Does

This bill keeps the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors in operation through October 1, 2028. It preserves the governing statutes that establish and regulate the board (Code sections 34-36-1 to 34-36-18). It aligns with the Sunset Committee’s recommendation and the Legislature’s concurrence to extend the board, and it becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Licensed electrical contractors and electricians: their licensing and regulatory framework will continue under the board through Oct 1, 2028.
• Alabama consumers and property owners who hire electrical contractors: they continue to receive regulatory oversight and public-safety protections provided by the board through Oct 1, 2028.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Sunset Committee recommends continuing the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors until October 1, 2028.
• Section 2: The board’s existence and functioning is continued until October 1, 2028, and the related code sections (34-36-1 to 34-36-18) are expressly preserved.
• Section 3: The Legislature concurs in the Sunset Committee’s recommendations.
• Section 4: The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Occupational Licensing Boards