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SB 162

Coalition against domestic violence, appropriation, operations plan and audited financial statement required, quarterly and end-of-year reports required

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Albritton

Alabama bill requires domestic violence coalitions to submit quarterly reports, audited financial statements, and operations plans to maintain funding eligibility.

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Bill Summary · SB 162

Legislative bill overview

SB 162 establishes financial accountability requirements for coalitions against domestic violence in Alabama, mandating that such organizations develop operations plans, submit audited financial statements, and provide quarterly and end-of-year reports. The bill appears to tie appropriations or funding eligibility to compliance with these reporting standards.

Why is this important

Domestic violence coalitions receive public funding to provide critical services like shelters, counseling, and victim advocacy. Enhanced financial transparency and accountability mechanisms help ensure taxpayer money is spent effectively and allow legislators to assess program performance and identify operational issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Small or under-resourced coalition organizations may struggle with the administrative costs of quarterly audited statements, potentially diverting limited resources from direct victim services
  • Standardization questions: The bill lacks detail on specific reporting formats, audit standards, and operational plan requirements, which could create confusion or inconsistent implementation across coalitions
  • Funding implications: Unclear whether non-compliance results in funding withholding, and whether this could inadvertently disrupt services to domestic violence victims if coalitions fail to meet bureaucratic deadlines

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

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