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AL SB246
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Alabama Securities Commission to regulate investment-oriented real property solicitations, investigate complaints, and impose civil penalties up to $1 million per violation (with a $100 million aggregate cap per administrative order)
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Requires unsolicited written offers to purchase real property to include mandatory disclosure notices stating the communication is a solicitation, that the offer may not reflect fair market value, and that property owners should consult a licensed agent or attorney
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Grants property owners a 30-day cancellation period for unsolicited purchase contracts received by mail or electronic means when no broker or attorney is involved, with automatic title reversion if the owner cancels after a third-party sale
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Limits unsolicited communications to three per property owner per 12-month period, requires opt-out mechanisms honored for five years, and prohibits using multiple entities to circumvent contact restrictions
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Declares unfair service agreements (those binding future owners for up to 40 years or creating liens without owner consent) unenforceable and subjects violators to $10,000 statutory damages plus actual damages and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Consumer protection; unsolicited offers to purchase real estate, unfair service contracts, regulated
Consumer Protection
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/5/2026