HB241 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brett EasterbrookRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Residential Home Construction, approval by licensed architect or professional engineer not required if construction under three stories in height

Summary

HB241 would stop counties and cities from requiring architect or engineer plan approval for new single-family homes that are under three stories tall.

What This Bill Does

Prevents local governments from mandating approval of plans by a registered architect or licensed professional engineer for single-family homes under three stories. Applies to plans regardless of the home's total size, expanding beyond the current limit tied to 2,500 square feet. Overrides conflicting local rules under Section 34-2-32, Code of Alabama 1975. Becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Homeowners and builders of single-family residences under three stories, who would no longer need architect or engineer plan approvals from local authorities.
• Local government building departments and licensed professionals (architects and engineers) who review or require such approvals, whose roles would be limited or reduced for these homes.

Key Provisions

• No county or city may require approval by a registered architect or professional engineer for plans for a single-family residence under three stories.
• This change supersedes conflicting provisions in Section 34-2-32, Code of Alabama 1975.
• The act applies to new single-family homes under three stories in height.
• Effective date: October 1, 2025.

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

Subjects

Buildings, Construction & Infrastructure