ALA LEG Insurance Fraud Enforcement


On May 16, ALA LEG enacted bill on enforcement of insurance fraud.


  • ALA LEG enacted bill HB 140 on enforcement powers for insurance fraud investigation.
  • Amends ALA INS 27-12A-6 and ALA INS 27-12A-40 of the Code of Alabama.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Increases statute of limitations for prosecutions of insurance fraud after violation.
  • Specifies that investigators would have the powers vested in law enforcement officers.
  • Including the power of arrest and service of process, for any violations of State law.
  • Legislative History
  • On Feb. 7, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Feb. 20, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Feb. 20, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 8, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • On May 8, 2024, bill was enrolled; on May 16, 2024, bill enacted as Act 2024-382.
  • Effectiveness
  • This act shall become effective on Oct. 1, 2024.

Regulators ALA LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Act 2024-382, Bill HB140, 5/16/2024
Functions Compliance; Financial; Fraud; Legal; Operations
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 5/16/2024
Effective Date 10/1/2024
Rule Id 212545
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 5/16/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 05/21/2024