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HB 262

Department of Insurance, internal Code of Alabama 1975 citations corrected

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Corley Ellis

Alabama HB 262 updates outdated Department of Insurance statutory citations in the Code of 1975 to ensure accurate legal references and regulatory clarity.

Reported Out of Committee Second House
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Bill Summary · HB 262

Legislative bill overview

HB 262 is a technical correction bill that updates internal citations within Alabama's Code of 1975 as they relate to the Department of Insurance. The bill appears to address outdated or incorrect references to statutory provisions without substantively changing insurance law or regulations.

Why is this important

Accurate statutory citations are essential for legal clarity and proper code administration. Incorrect or outdated citations can create confusion for insurance professionals, regulators, and the public trying to understand applicable law, and may complicate enforcement and litigation.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency: The bill summary provides minimal detail about which specific citations are being corrected, making it difficult for the public or stakeholders to assess the scope of changes
  • Scope of "corrections": Without seeing the actual language, it's unclear whether this is purely administrative or if citation corrections inadvertently alter legal interpretation or regulatory authority
  • Stakeholder input: No indication whether insurance industry groups or other affected parties were consulted on these technical corrections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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