SB 15 Alabama Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act; creates a voluntary state law process for distressed organizations to liquidate assets and distribute proceeds to creditors

SB 15 creates a voluntary state-level process called the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, allowing distressed businesses (organizations, not individuals) to liquidate assets and pay creditors without filing for federal bankruptcy. The bill establishes a clear procedure where a business (the "assignor") transfers all assets to a third party (the "assignee"), who then distributes proceeds to creditors with valid claims. Key provisions include standardized definitions for assets and claims, requirements for filing assignments, notifying creditors, handling disputed claims, and ensuring fair distribution while avoiding federal bankruptcy court proceedings. This process directly affects struggling businesses seeking a streamlined, state-managed solution for debt resolution.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Aug 20, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 17, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized from its 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' version, involving minor formatting adjustments and the addition of new legal definitions. Specifically, the definition of 'Creditor' was expanded to explicitly include claims against the assignor, and new definitions for 'Organization' and 'Perfected Lien' were added to clarify the bill's terminology.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on secured transactions and the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act, but the clarification of definitions broadens the applicability of certain terms to ensure consistency with standard legal interpretations.
DEFINITION

Added the definition for 'Organization' to clarify that it refers to any person other than an individual.

Expanded the definition of 'Creditor' to explicitly include a person with a claim against the assignor, not just the assigned asset.

ADDED

Added the definition for 'Perfected Lien' to specify how liens on real property are treated under the act.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1237
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Financial Services)
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 332
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 331
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment Offered (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development 1st Amendment (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Sam Givhan
RRepublican
AL
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