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AL SB237
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Singleton
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AI Summary
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Exempts public higher education institutions, officials, and employees from state ethics laws when accepting grants, conducting research, collaborating with outside parties, entering technology transfer agreements, and commercializing intellectual property
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Permits public universities to establish entities under Title 10A (Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code) to promote innovation and commercialization consistent with institutional missions
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Adds new Section 36-25-1.4 to the Alabama Code of 1975 (government ethics chapter)
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Passed the Alabama Senate unanimously (35-0) on March 10, 2026
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Effective date: June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Ethics, Certain research and development activities of public institutions of higher education not covered by ethics laws
Government Administration
Last Action
Pending House Ethics and Campaign Finance
3/10/2026