ALA LEG Insurance Fraud Investigation


On May 9, ALA LEG passed bill on insurance fraud and investigations.


  • ALA LEG passed bill SB 65 related to insurance fraud and related investigations.
  • Amends ALA INS 27-12A-6 (General)and ALA INS 27-12A-40 (Insurance fraud unit).
  • Bill Provisions
  • No prosecution may be commenced more than seven years after alleged violation.
  • Investigators of unit to have all powers vested in law enforcement officers of Alabama.
  • Including powers of arrest and power to serve process for any violation of this chapter.
  • Or any violation of other State laws discovered during the course of an investigation.
  • Investigators to perform duties, responsibilities and functions as may be required.
  • Individual may not serve as investigator of unit unless they met minimum standards established for law officers by ALA Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 7, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on Mar. 19, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • On Mar. 21, 2024, bill introduced in the House; on May 8, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On May 9, 2024, bill was enrolled and delivered to the State's governor for approval.
  • Effectiveness
  • Bill provisions become effective on Oct. 1, 2024.
  • May 2024 Governor Approval
  • On May 17, 2024, ALA LEG reported governor signed S-65 and assigned Act 2024-371.

Regulators ALA LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Act 2024-371, 5/17/2024; Bill, SB65, 5/9/2024; Citation: ALA INS 27;
Functions Compliance; Fraud; Legal
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 5/9/2024
Effective Date 10/1/2024
Rule Id 211382
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 5/17/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 05/22/2024