HB147 Summary

• Amends Section 41-4-124 of the Alabama Code to exempt volunteer fire departments and rescue squads from the state procurement code, making their procurement of supplies, services, and professional services solely governed by Article 3, Chapter 16.

• Clarifies that district attorneys, volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, and sheriffs must follow Article 3 (commencing with Section 41-16-50) for all procurement activities rather than the standard state procurement requirements.

• Becomes effective on October 1, 2025.