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AL SB107

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Alabama Board of Funeral Services to impose an administrative fee up to $30 per funeral on funeral establishments beginning June 1, 2026

  • Increases certificate of authority fees: initial application fee cap raised from $198 to $500, renewal fee cap raised from $99 to $500, branch registration fee cap raised from $198 to $500, and transfer fee cap raised from $132 to $500

  • Increases preneed sales agent registration fees: initial application fee cap raised from $33 to $200, and annual renewal fee cap raised from $33 to $200

  • Requires certificate holders to file annual statements of preneed activities and authorizes the board to require multiple preneed contract activity reports throughout the year as deemed necessary

  • Passed the Alabama Senate on March 12, 2026, with a vote of 22-5; effective date is June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alabama Board of Funeral Services; board authorized to impose administrative fee on funeral establishments for each funeral arranged; initial application, renewal, branch registration, and transfer fees relating to a certificate of authority increased; certificate holder required to file an annual statement of preneed activities conducted; board authorized to require certificate holder to file multiple preneed activity reports annually; and initial application and renewal fees for registration as a preneed sales agent increased

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Last Action

Pending House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Boards, Agencies and Commissions3/12/2026
State Governmental Affairs1/13/2026

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