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AL SB144

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 8-9A-1 of the Alabama Fraudulent Transfer Act to include transfers made pursuant to divorce settlements or domestic settlements within the definition of "transfer."

  • Specifies that transfers under divorce or domestic settlements are covered regardless of whether the settlement or its terms are approved by a court or incorporated into a court order, judgment, or decree.

  • Declares the amendment to be clarifying language that is declaratory of existing law and does not constitute a substantive change to current law.

  • Applies the amendment retroactively to the extent necessary to carry out legislative intent.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Fraudulent Transfer Act, make applicable to domestic settlements, Sec. 8-9A-1 am'd.

Fraud

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

2/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2016
Judiciary2/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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