Senate Bill 282 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Manufactured Homes; certificate of title for 1999 models and earlier, Alabama Department of Revenue authorized to issue titles upon request
Summary: SB282 would allow the Alabama Department of Revenue to issue titles for manufactured homes designated as model year 1999 or earlier to current owners who apply.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds explicit authorization for the Department of Revenue to issue certificates of title for older manufactured homes (1999 and earlier) upon the owner's application. It clarifies that owners of these homes can obtain a title by applying. It also includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style and sets the effective date at June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
Current owners of manufactured homes designated as model year 1999 or earlier, who would be able to apply to obtain a certificate of title for their home.
The Alabama Department of Revenue, which would have explicit authority to issue titles for these older homes upon application and administer the process.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-20-21 to authorize the Alabama Department of Revenue to issue certificates of title to current owners of manufactured homes designated as model year 1999 and earlier, upon the owner's application.
Clarifies that titles for 1999 and earlier models can be issued upon owner application (explicit issuance authority).
Effective date: June 1, 2026.
Includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic