Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 249 — Relating to civil liability; to amend Sections 6-5-700, 6-5-702, and 6-5-703, Code of Alabama 1975, to establish certain conditions under which a contractor who performs work on a road, bridge, highway, or street shall be granted civil immunity; and to repeal Section 6-5-701, Code of Alabama 1975.

Last action — AMD/SUB (Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill grants civil immunity to contractors working on roads and bridges under certain conditions.

The bill amends existing laws to provide civil immunity to contractors who comply with their contracts for road and bridge work. It also repeals a specific section of code related to civil liability.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers engaged in road and bridge construction may benefit from increased job security through enhanced contractor protections.
  • Small Business: Contractors working on road projects may face less risk of civil lawsuits if they meet contractual obligations.

Summary

Highways, roads and bridges, contracts for construction, repair or maintenance, awarding authority defined, contractors immune from civil liability if compliant with contract and accepted by awarding authority.

Bill Text

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee in House of Origin

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (139)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 249 do?
Highways, roads and bridges, contracts for construction, repair or maintenance, awarding authority defined, contractors immune from civil liability if compliant with contract and accepted by awarding authority.
Who sponsors HB 249?
HB 249 is sponsored by David Faulkner (R).
What is the current status of HB 249?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 249?
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