HB 338 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, key duplication services excepted from definition of locksmith expanded

HB 338 modifies the definition of locksmith services regulated by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure. The bill expands the types of key duplication services that are excepted from requiring a locksmith license. Specifically, it clarifies that the duplication of automotive key fobs, automotive proximity keys, and smart keys are not included in the definition of a locksmith. This change primarily affects businesses and individuals who provide these specific key duplication services.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 14, 2025

MODERATE

This bill finalizes the definition of 'locksmith' in Alabama law by clarifying which key duplication services are excluded from the definition. The enrolled version includes updated definitions for security-related terms and expands the list of activities that constitute locksmith work while specifying exemptions for certain key duplication services and government personnel.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure, but the definitions of who qualifies as a locksmith and what activities are exempt have been expanded and clarified.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Administrative Employee', 'Administrative Fine', 'Alarm Monitoring Company', 'Alarm Verification', 'Burglar Alarm', 'Closed Circuit Television System', 'Electronic Access Control System', 'HVAC System', 'Installation', and 'Locksmith'.

Expanded the 'Locksmith' definition to include 11 specific activities including repairs, rebuilding, rekeying, servicing, adjusting, installing locks, and creating various types of automotive keys and electronic devices.

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions from locksmith licensing for individuals whose activities are limited to duplicating existing keys (including automotive transponder keys, key fobs, and smart keys), those who do not advertise locksmith services to the public, certain licensed electronic access control system installers, government emergency personnel, and licensed towing operators.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill numbering from 84W3P22-1 to 84W3P22-2 and changed status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' indicating final passage.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Moore (P) Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1187

lower

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 956

upper

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Sessions motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 955

upper

May 6, 2025

Introduced

Sessions 1st Amendment Offered

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 459

lower

Mar 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Boards, Agencies and Commissions)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors