HB 248

Crimes and offenses; arson in the first degree, elements of crime further provided to include arson in connection to a theft; minimum penalties provided

Education; public K-12 schools, completion of approved computer science course required

Taxation; to exempt certain community foundations from sales and use taxes

Criminal law; self-defense and defense of others; presumption of unlawful use of force under certain conditions

Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances

Camp safety; to set safety and emergency preparedness requirements for camps, including a licensure requirement

Physician Assistants; interstate licensure compact, established

Alabama Board of Funeral Services; board authorized to impose administrative fee on funeral establishments for each funeral arranged; initial application, renewal, branch registration, and transfer fees relating to a certificate of authority increased; certificate holder required to file an annual statement of preneed activities conducted; board authorized to require certificate holder to file multiple preneed activity reports annually; and initial application and renewal fees for registration as a preneed sales agent increased

Taxation; Energy use in commercial greenhouses, pivot irrigation systems, and poultry houses, exempt from utility gross receipts and utility service use tax

Department of Commerce; Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute; references to applicable comprehensive statewide economic development strategic plan, revised; exemptions from state procurement law and contract review, provided

Small Craft Alcoholic Beverage Producers; licensing of small craft distilleries, small craft wineries, and small craft alcoholic beverage producers authorized

Municipalities; business license for certain businesses in the building trade provided for

Professions and businesses; licensure to engage in trade; provisions

Relating to Secretary of State annual reports, fees, and veteran-owned business logotypes

Establish licensing process, contract requirements for PBMs

Businesses: business corporations; benefit corporations; authorize formation and establish duties of officers and directors

An Act relating to the powers and duties of the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers and the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; and providing for an effective date.

Update Behavioral Health License Terminology