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AL SB246

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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