Alabama Legislature targets coastal commercial insurance stability with adoption of HJR220
On April 24, 2025, the Alabama Legislature formally adopted House Joint Resolution 220 (HJR220), emphasizing the critical need to address the growing instability and affordability challenges in commercial property insurance along Alabama’s coastal regions. Initially introduced on April 8, 2025, the resolution acknowledges the significant economic impact of coastal areas, including over $10 billion annually from tourism and nearly 100,000 tourism-related jobs.