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AL SB292: Real property; creation of Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026; title fraud prevention

Effective Oct 1, 2026 Alabama · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB292 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Oct 1, 2026
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In one paragraph

Alabama's SB 292 (Act 2026-536) creates the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 against title fraud, with a consumer administrative complaint process and changes to recording, crime and notary laws. Its AI-relevant provision amends the remote notarization statute, Code of Alabama § 36-20-73.1: an electronic notary must refuse to perform a remote electronic notarial act if the notary becomes aware that the communication technology is not secure or that the image presented of the signatory appears to be artificially generated. The act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Remote online notaries and notarization platforms serving Alabama must refuse sessions where the signer's image appears AI-generated.

Key provisions

  1. Code of Ala. § 36-20-73.1(h)(2): an electronic notary must refuse a remote notarization if the signer's image appears to be artificially generated
  2. The notary must also refuse if the communication technology is not secure or the signer appears incompetent or coerced
  3. Part of the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 on title fraud
  4. Effective October 1, 2026

Latest legislative action

Apr 15, 2026. Signed by Governor (Act 2026-536)

Topics and industries

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Affected industries

Real EstateHousing

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