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AL HB114

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Sells

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the filing period for new or replacement surety bonds from 30 days to 60 days for sellers and fleet producers of compressed or liquefied natural gas (CNG/LNG), as well as for suppliers, importers, exporters, distributors, blenders, and terminal operators of motor fuels

  • Extends the payment period from 30 days to 60 days for assessments (including interest and penalties) made against entities that unlawfully import, transport, deliver, store, or sell motor fuels in Alabama

  • Applies to bond requirements when the Alabama Department of Revenue determines an existing bond is unsatisfactory, a surety intends to cancel a bond, or the existing bond is insufficient to cover tax liabilities

  • Maintains minimum bond amounts: $25,000 for CNG/LNG public sellers and fleet producers; $2,000 minimum for exporters, blenders, importers, and distributors; up to $2,000,000 cap for suppliers, permissive suppliers, and terminal operators

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Surety bonds and motor fuel assessments; filing period for new or replacement surety bonds extended, payment period for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels extended

Taxation & Revenue

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State Governmental Affairs1/27/2026
State Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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