HB232 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Matt SimpsonRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Class 2 mun. (Mobile), municipal ordinances, all courts of this state to take judicial notice, Sec. 11-45-11 am'd.
Summary: HB232 requires all Alabama courts to recognize, without proof, all ordinances from Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 11-45-11 to require every court in the state to take judicial notice of municipal ordinances for Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities. Courts can rely on the existence and content of those ordinances without the parties having to prove them. This should streamline cases involving municipal rules and interpretations. The measure becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities (cities) - their ordinances must be recognized by all courts in Alabama.
All Alabama courts and individuals involved in cases referencing municipal ordinances (residents, businesses, lawyers) - rules and penalties in those ordinances can be applied without proving the text of the ordinances.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 11-45-11 to require all courts in Alabama to take judicial notice of municipal ordinances of each Class 1 or Class 2 municipality.
Effective immediately following passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Class 2 Municipalities