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AL HB163

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Stubbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Property Insurance and Energy Reduction Act of Alabama" to the "Property Insurance Reduction and Capital Expenditure Act of Alabama"

  • Enables local governments to allow private third-party financing for qualified energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, and storm resilience projects on commercial, industrial, agricultural, and multifamily properties (5+ units)

  • Allows local governments to place voluntary assessment liens on qualifying properties to secure repayment to private capital providers, with existing mortgage holders required to provide written consent and subordination agreements

  • Prohibits use of public funds to finance or repay loans under the program, bars governments from pledging full faith and credit, and shields local government officials and employees from liability for program decisions

  • Repeals provisions for a state loss reserve fund and state regulatory jurisdiction over the program; effective June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Property Insurance and Energy Reduction Act; allow financing of projects through private funding

Counties & Municipalities

Last Action

Signature Requested

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government2/26/2026
County and Municipal Government1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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