SB11 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Baldwin County, defines the Bon Secour Landmark District, constitutional amendment

Summary

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to Baldwin County to define the Bon Secour Landmark District and to prohibit annexation of property within the district into any municipality by local law, except under certain conditions.

What This Bill Does

It defines the Bon Secour Landmark District within Baldwin County. It would prohibit the annexation by local law of any property within the district into any municipality, unless specific conditions are met. It proposes amending the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to establish this rule and requires a vote to approve or reject the amendment, with defined ballot language.

Who It Affects

• Property owners and residents within the Bon Secour Landmark District in Baldwin County, who would be protected from municipal annexation through local law.
• Municipal governments and Baldwin County officials, who would be restricted from annexing district property via local laws and would operate under the new constitutional rule.

Key Provisions

• Defines the Bon Secour Landmark District within Baldwin County.
• Prohibits annexation by local law of any property within the district into any municipality except under certain conditions.
• Proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to enact this change.
• Requires an election to approve or reject the amendment and provides ballot language.

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

Subjects

Baldwin County