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HB 114ALABAMASession 2026rsState Billpassed chamber

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Alabama HB 114 Extends Filing and Payment Deadlines for Surety Bonds and Motor Fuel Assessments

Original title: Surety bonds and motor fuel assessments; filing period for new or replacement surety bonds extended, payment period for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels extended

Last action · February 5, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the CalendarSponsor: Chris Sells

Companion · SB 86same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Would Do

Alabama HB 114 extends the deadline from 30 days to 60 days for motor fuel licensees and natural gas sellers to file new or replacement s or appeal to the Alabama Tax Tribunal after receiving notice from the Alabama Department of Revenue. It also extends the payment period from 30 days to 60 days for assessments on illegally imported or transported motor fuels before the commissioner may sell the seized fuel to satisfy the debt.

Why it matters

Motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and natural gas sellers receive an additional 30 days to secure replacement bonds or settle tax assessments before facing license cancellation or property seizure.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Compressed or liquefied natural gas sellers and fleet producers

They receive an extended 60-day window to file replacement surety bonds or appeal bond requirements.

Directly affected

Motor fuel suppliers, importers, exporters, distributors, blenders, and terminal operators

They receive 60 days instead of 30 days to file required replacement bonds or address tax assessments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if an assessment for illegally imported motor fuel is not paid within the allowed period?

If the assessment is not paid within 60 days, the commissioner may sell the seized motor fuel and use the proceeds to satisfy the assessment due.

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Procedural history

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Feb 5, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 4, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Jan 27, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Jan 27, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs
Jan 27, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 187
Jan 27, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin

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Jan 14, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government

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