HB531 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ritchie WhortonRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Madison Co., county commission, private property, authorized to enter for providing emergency cleanup and debris removal under certain conditions
Summary: HB531 would let Madison County officials enter private property outside city limits to do emergency cleanup and debris removal when there is an imminent danger.
What This Bill Does
If a private property outside any city limits in Madison County presents an imminent danger to people on the property or nearby properties, the county commission or its authorized agents may enter the property to provide emergency cleanup and remove debris. This includes removing fallen trees or limbs and clearing a blocked or overflowing stream, creek, or other body of water. The law applies only to Madison County and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it or it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Private property owners in Madison County outside municipal boundaries, who may have county personnel enter their property for emergency cleanup and debris removal.
Neighbors on adjacent or nearby properties, who may benefit from reduced danger and quicker cleanup due to the county's actions.
Madison County government and its authorized agents, who are empowered to enter private property and perform cleanup and debris removal in emergency situations.

Key Provisions
Applies only to Madison County.
Allows the county commission or its authorized agents to enter private property outside municipal boundaries to provide emergency cleanup and debris removal when there is an imminent danger to health, safety, or welfare of persons on the property or neighboring properties.
Permits removal of fallen trees or limbs and clearing of blocked or overflowing streams, creeks, or other bodies of water.
Effective immediately following passage and governor's approval, or otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects: Madison County