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AlabamaHB5682026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Workforce; certain child labor law fees, boiler and pressure vessel exceptions and fees,  and elevator safety standards, provided for; license renewal period extended; alterations to conveyances prohibited

Sponsored By: Chris Sells (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 3 costs, 3 mixed.

Longer work licenses for elevator mechanics

Beginning October 1, 2026, emergency mechanic licenses last 90 days instead of 30, with free issuance and renewal. They require a state emergency caused by disaster, an act of God, or work stoppage, plus too few licensed workers. Temporary licenses last 180 days instead of 30 when a licensed contractor reports no licensed workers are available. Both routes require contractor certification of documented experience and education sufficient to work without direct, immediate supervision. Emergency licenses must be renewed while the emergency continues; temporary licenses may be renewed during shortages and require continued employment with the certifying contractor.

Employers face narrower child labor penalties

The Department of Workforce can no longer use its minimum $300 civil penalty authority for violations of Section 25-8-41. This removes those violations from that penalty list, not all child labor penalties. The law also removes the rule sending child labor penalty money to the State General Fund. The provided text does not name a replacement destination.

Workers’ compensation spending follows legislative limits

Workers’ compensation program expenses are capped at the Legislature’s general fund appropriation, replacing the limit tied to collected assessments. The Secretary may use leftover year-end money for program operating costs not otherwise covered. That use cannot create extra charges for insurers, self-insured employers, or group self-insurance funds.

Elevator license holders must renew yearly

Beginning October 1, 2026, elevator licenses issued under Section 25-13-12 are renewable every year instead of every two years. Holders face more frequent renewals. This provision does not specify a renewal fee.

Employers pay for teen work certificates

Employers pay $15 each year for each required Class I or Class II child labor certificate. Certificates are required for each location employing covered workers ages 14–17, except in agricultural service. Employers hiring covered minors without proper certificates pay a $50 penalty per minor. They must also obtain the proper certificates.

Boiler owners face rules without fee caps

Beginning October 1, 2026, manufacturing boilers and pressure vessels lose their specific exemption, though another chapter exemption may apply. The Fire Marshal exemption no longer covers modified or altered liquefied petroleum gas storage vessels holding 2,000 gallons or more. Owners or users pay rule-set fees after required inspections by the chief inspector or a deputy inspector. The law removes the $10 annual cap on pressure-vessel inspection certificate fees.

Elevator changes require on-site safety checks

Beginning October 1, 2026, licensed companies and individuals changing elevators or other covered conveyances must have someone physically on the property. That person must witness and verify code compliance and safe operation. The requirement includes software updates, parameter adjustments, and programming changes. Remote interaction with any covered conveyance in Alabama is prohibited.

Elevator projects face updated safety rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, new elevators must meet the latest safety codes in effect at building permit issuance or final construction approval. Permitted elevator changes must meet the latest codes in effect when the elevator permit is issued. These safety requirements also place compliance duties on installation and alteration work. The board must review the latest listed safety standards within 12 months of October 1, 2026. It may adopt all, some, or none; adopted standards take effect no sooner than six months after review.

Safety fees stay with workforce regulators

Beginning October 1, 2026, boiler and pressure-vessel fees go to a separate state fund for Department of Workforce operations. The Legislature controls spending from that fund. Elevator fees go to the Elevator Safety Review Board Operational Fund for board and department operations. Unneeded board-operation money may support department operations within the board’s appropriation limit. Excess fees no longer have to go to the General Fund, and the elevator administrator loses authority to transfer unused funds there.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris Sells

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 409 • No: 25

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1285

Yes: 30 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1070

Yes: 72 • No: 25 • Other: 5

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1069

Yes: 101 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1068

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 103 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/16/2026House

  2. Ready to Enroll

    4/9/2026House

  3. Enrolled

    4/9/2026House

  4. Signature Requested

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Delivered to Governor

    4/9/2026House

  6. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1285

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/1/2026Senate

  8. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/1/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/31/2026House

  10. Paramore 1st Amendment Offered

    3/31/2026House

  11. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1068

    3/31/2026House

  12. Fidler 1st Amendment Offered

    3/31/2026House

  13. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1069

    3/31/2026House

  14. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1070

    3/31/2026House

  15. Engrossed

    3/31/2026House

  16. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government

    3/31/2026Senate

  17. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/31/2026Senate

  18. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    3/11/2026House

  19. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/11/2026House

  20. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government

    3/5/2026House

  21. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    3/5/2026House

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