House Bill 297 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

City of Monroeville; annexation of corporate limits

Summary

HB297 would expand and redraw the City of Monroeville's boundaries by annexing specific adjacent land along highways, with a map filed and changes becoming effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill alters the boundary lines to include designated land along Alabama State Highway 21, U.S. Highway 84, and Alabama State Highway 136 within Monroeville’s corporate limits. It requires a map showing the proposed annexation to be filed and available for public inspection. The changes would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Property owners and landowners within the described annexation territories would become part of the City of Monroeville and would be subject to city taxes, ordinances, and services.
• Current residents and businesses in Monroeville would experience expanded city boundaries, potentially affecting which local government provides services and enforces ordinances in the new areas.

Key Provisions

• Alteration and extension of Monroeville's boundary lines to include specific territory described along State Highway 21, U.S. Highway 84, and State Highway 136, including absorbed right-of-way features.
• A map showing the proposed territorial changes will be filed and available for public inspection in the Monroe County Probate Judge's office.
• The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Monroe County