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House Bill 211 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Jan 23, 2026

Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
City of Loxley in Baldwin County, corporate limits altered
Summary

HB211 would expand the City of Loxley's boundaries by annexing 101.12 acres (more or less) from the Bertolla Property Legislative Annexation Area 1 into the city's corporate limits, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Loxley would be altered to include the Bertolla Property Annexation Area 1, adding about 101.12 acres. The annexed land would become part of Loxley and would be governed by the city's laws and services. A map showing the proposed territory will be on file for public inspection in the Baldwin County Judge of Probate's office. The act would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
  • Residents and property owners within the Bertolla Property Annexation Area 1 would become part of the City of Loxley and be subject to city ordinances and regulations.
  • The City of Loxley would gain new land to govern, affecting planning, zoning, and delivery of city services for that area.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Loxley to include the Bertolla Property Legislative Annexation Area 1, containing 101.12 acres (more or less) and described by a detailed boundary description and Parcel ID 05-42-01-12-0-000-013.000.
  • Section 2: Requires a map showing the proposed territory to be on file and open for public inspection in the Baldwin County Judge of Probate's office.
  • Section 3: States the act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Baldwin County

Bill Actions

S

Pending Senate Local Legislation

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 75

H

Third Reading in House of Origin

H

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

H

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

H

Pending House Baldwin County Legislation

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Baldwin County Legislation

Calendar

Hearing

House Baldwin County Legislation Hearing

Room 402 at 12:30:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 75

January 21, 2026 House Passed
Yes 12
Abstained 81
Absent 11

Third Reading in House of Origin

January 21, 2026 House Passed
Yes 48
Abstained 45
Absent 11

HBIR: Passed by House of Origin

January 21, 2026 House Passed
Yes 48
Abstained 45
Absent 11

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature