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AL HB466
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Artis McCampbell
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AI Summary
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Requires service contract providers to disclose in bold print larger than the advertisement body any right to refund a contract holder in an amount less than the provider's cost to repair or replace covered property.
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Adds definitions for "repair," "replace," and "refund" to Alabama's service contract law and updates technical language to current style.
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Mandates service contracts describe limitations, exceptions, and exclusions in boldface print larger than the body of the contract, including any limits on repair/replacement/refund and any provider right to refund less than repair/replacement cost.
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Requires service contracts provide procedures in boldface print for contract holders to receive repair, replacement, or refund of operationally or structurally failing covered property.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Service contracts; terms defined; certain disclosures in advertising required; disclosures of limitations of contracts further provided for
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Currently Indefinitely Postponed
5/6/2025