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AL SB88

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Larry Stutts

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • K-12 schools and four-year public higher education institutions would be fully exempt from Division of Construction Management inspection and recommendation requirements for capital improvement projects under $750,000

  • Current law already exempts these projects from Division approval but still requires submission for ADA compliance review and fire/life safety inspections; this bill eliminates those remaining oversight requirements

  • Applies to capital improvement projects, HVAC system work, and roofing alterations, additions, repairs, or maintenance when a licensed architect or engineer certifies the cost is under $750,000

  • Division of Construction Management retains authority to adopt uniform minimum building standards codes for educational facility construction and renovation

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Division of Construction Management; capital improvement projects valued less than $750,000 at covered K-12 and higher education institutions exempted from division inspections and recommendations

Buildings, Construction & Infrastructure

Last Action

Pending House State Government

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government2/17/2026
Finance and Taxation Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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