Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 178 — Related to the Alabama Unconscionable Pricing Act; to amend Sections 8-31-3 and 8-31-4, Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize the Governor or the Legislature to specify the affected areas and time periods to which the prohibition against imposition of unconscionable pricing would apply.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Unconscionable Pricing Act, state of emergency, Governor and Legislature authorized to specify time and place the act is applicable.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill allows the Governor or the Legislature to specify the areas and time periods affected by the prohibition on unconscionable pricing during a state of emergency.

  • Section 8-31-3

    for any time periods and in any affected areas → to which the prohibition against imposition of unconscionable pricing would apply.

    This change clarifies that specific areas and time periods can be designated in the emergency declaration.

  • Section 8-31-4

    during a state of emergency declared pursuant to the powers granted to the Governor in Section 31-9-8 → in a proclamation by the Governor or a joint resolution of the Legislature issued pursuant to Section 31-9-8(a)

    This change allows for the designation of affected areas in the context of pricing during emergencies to be clear and specific.

Action History

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 178 do?
Unconscionable Pricing Act, state of emergency, Governor and Legislature authorized to specify time and place the act is applicable.
Who sponsors HB 178?
HB 178 is sponsored by Jamie Kiel (R).
What is the current status of HB 178?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 178?
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