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AL HB528

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Frances Holk-Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 8-31-3 of the Alabama Code to make it unlawful for any person or entity to impose unconscionable prices during a declared state of emergency.

  • Expands the prohibition to cover the sale or rental of commodities, rental of facilities, and provision of services during the emergency period.

  • Applies to time periods and affected areas specified in a proclamation by the Governor or a joint resolution of the Legislature issued pursuant to Section 31-9-8(a).

  • Violations constitute a violation of Section 8-19-5 of the Alabama Code.

  • Becomes effective on October 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Consumer protection, prohibition on unconscionable pricing during a declared emergency further provided for

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Enacted

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development5/1/2025
Commerce and Small Business4/3/2025

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