SB275 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam GivhanSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to residential real estate; to provide prohibition on the installation of centralized mail delivery devices by residential real estate developers in certain new residential neighborhoods, with exceptions.

Summary

SB275 would ban centralized mail delivery devices in new Alabama neighborhoods of certain housing types, with specific exceptions and placement rules.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would prohibit new centralized mail delivery in most new one- and two-family dwelling neighborhoods and townhouse neighborhoods, with several exceptions. Exceptions include existing neighborhoods that already have centralized delivery before January 1, 2023; condominiums or apartment developments; certain commercial properties; and neighborhoods where residents or the developer have elected to keep centralized delivery. It also sets height and placement limits (up to 62 inches tall) for devices in approved rights-of-way or easements, requires government approval for each location, keeps USPS installations exempt, and prohibits local governments from adding new restrictions beyond what the bill allows.

Who It Affects

• Developers and residents in new one- and two-family dwelling and townhouse neighborhoods, who would face restrictions on installing cluster mailbox units and would follow defined election and placement rules.
• Local governments and manufactured-home residents (with USPS installations and manufactured homes treated as exceptions), who would be limited in adding new local rules and whose areas have specific exemptions.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits centralized mail delivery devices in new one- and two-family dwelling neighborhoods and townhouse neighborhoods, with listed exceptions.
• Exceptions include: (a) existing neighborhoods with centralized delivery before January 1, 2023; (b) condominiums or apartment developments; (c) certain commercial properties; (d) neighborhoods where a developer or majority residents elect to install centralized delivery, with election rules described; (e) United States Postal Service installations; (f) manufactured homes are excluded from the prohibition.
• Voting rules for elections on centralized delivery: only one resident per dwelling may vote unless a homeowners association exists, in which case votes are cast by HOA members.
• Devices may be located up to 62 inches tall in county or municipal rights-of-way or easements, if the location is approved for safety and accessibility.
• Local governments are barred from adding new requirements by ordinance or regulation about centralized mail delivery, with exceptions for historic district zoning.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.