HB168 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mike BallHoward SanderfordPhil WilliamsJim PattersonWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, purchase of real property authorized only for public housing purposes after notice to certain surrounding property owners, power of eminent domain removed, Secs. 24-1-28 am'd.

Summary

The bill restricts eminent domain power for certain Class 3 municipal public housing authorities and requires advance notice to nearby property owners before buying property for public housing.

What This Bill Does

In Class 3 municipalities, public housing authorities may not use eminent domain unless the municipality's governing body approves the action (with an exception for some Class 3 municipalities organized under Act 618 of 1973). The bill also allows these authorities to purchase property only for public housing purposes and only after notice to surrounding property owners. Notice must be sent by first-class mail to residential and business addresses within 300 yards of the proposed property at least 30 days before any binding purchase agreement is signed.

Who It Affects

• Municipal public housing authorities in certain Class 3 municipalities, who would need governing body approval to exercise eminent domain (with an exception for some Act 618 Class 3 municipalities).
• Nearby property owners and businesses within 300 yards of proposed public housing sites, who would receive at least 30 days' notice by first-class mail before any property purchase.

Key Provisions

• Limit eminent domain by Class 3 municipal public housing authorities to actions approved by the municipality's governing body (except for certain Act 618 Class 3 municipalities).
• Authorize property purchases for public housing purposes only after notice to surrounding property owners, with notice by first-class mail to addresses within 300 yards at least 30 days before binding purchase agreements.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Housing Authorities