SB304 Business License Building Trade Municipalities
Summary
Alabama Governor signed SB304 into law on March 17, 2026, establishing municipal authority to require business licenses for certain businesses operating in the building trade. The bill passed the Senate 30-0 and House 101-2 after committee amendments. Construction firms and contractors conducting building trade business within Alabama municipalities will be subject to new licensing requirements.
What changed
SB304 grants Alabama municipalities new authority to require business licenses from companies and individuals engaged in building trade activities. The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support after amendments in both chambers. Key provisions establish the framework for municipal licensing programs while allowing local flexibility in implementation.
Building trade contractors, construction companies, and tradespeople operating within Alabama municipal boundaries will need to monitor local ordinance developments and obtain required licenses. Municipalities may establish their own licensing standards, fees, and compliance timelines.
What to do next
- Verify whether your building trade business operates in Alabama municipalities
- Apply for required municipal business licenses if mandated by local ordinance
- Consult with municipal licensing authorities for compliance requirements
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ChangeBridge / Alabama / SB304 Signed by Governor SB304 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-17
Municipalities; business license for certain businesses in the building trade provided for
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search
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Sponsors
Greg Albritton (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-08 H Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1293 2026-04-08 H Lee motion to Table - Adopted Roll Call 1292 CXNZVWQ-1 2026-04-08 H Hill 1st Amendment Offered CXNZVWQ-1 2026-04-08 H Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1291 BY7AN4J-1 2026-04-08 H Lee 1st Amendment Offered BY7AN4J-1 2026-04-08 H Third Reading in Second House 2026-04-01 H Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-04-01 H Reported Out of Committee Second House 2026-03-19 H Pending House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure 2026-03-19 H Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure 2026-03-17 S Engrossed 2026-03-17 S Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 919 2026-03-17 S Albritton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 918 V74A6LP-1 2026-03-17 S Elliott 2nd Substitute Offered V74A6LP-1 2026-03-17 S Albritton motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote MSAMUHW-1 2026-03-17 S County and Municipal Government 1st Substitute Offered MSAMUHW-1 2026-03-17 S Third Reading in House of Origin 2026-02-17 S Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar 2026-02-17 S Reported Out of Committee House of Origin 2026-02-17 S County and Municipal Government 1st Substitute MSAMUHW-1 2026-02-12 S Pending Senate County and Municipal Government 2026-02-12 S Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on County and Municipal Government
Votes
2026-03-17 SBIR: Passed by House of Origin Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Third Reading in House of Origin Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Albritton motion to Adopt - Roll Call 918 V74A6LP-1 Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 919 Yea: 30 Nay: 0 2026-04-08 HBIR: Passed by Second House Yea: 101 Nay: 2 2026-04-08 Third Reading in Second House Yea: 101 Nay: 2 2026-04-08 Motion to Adopt - Roll Call 1291 BY7AN4J-1 Yea: 103 Nay: 0 2026-04-08 Lee motion to Table - Roll Call 1292 CXNZVWQ-1 Yea: 80 Nay: 5 2026-04-08 Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Roll Call 1293 Yea: 92 Nay: 4
Committee Referrals
2026-02-12 S County and Municipal Government 2026-03-19 H Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Amendments
2026-02-17 Senate County and Municipal Government County and Municipal Government 1st Substitute 2026-03-17 Senate Albritton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 918 2026-04-08 House Lee motion to Table - Adopted Roll Call 1292 2026-04-08 House Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1291
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-12 Introduced 2026-03-17 Engrossed
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