Bill > HB338

This bill amends Alabama's Electronic Security Board of Licensure law by modifying the definition of "locksmith" to explicitly exempt key duplication services from being considered locksmith activities. Specifically, the bill clarifies that individuals or businesses that only make duplicate keys, including automotive keys, transponder keys, key fobs, proximity keys, and other electronic key technologies, are not considered locksmiths under the law. The amendment expands the existing exceptions to the locksmith definition, allowing businesses like hardware stores, key kiosks, and similar services to create key copies without needing to be licensed as locksmiths. The change aims to provide more clarity about what constitutes locksmith services and reduce regulatory burden on businesses that simply provide key duplication. The bill will become effective on June 1, 2025, giving businesses and the Electronic Security Board of Licensure time to adjust to the new definition.