House Bill 500 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon BracyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Mobile County; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amended

Summary

HB500 would restructure Mobile County's constable offices so that starting in 2029 there are three constables for each Alabama House district with territory in the county, each serving four-year terms and eligible only if they are qualified electors of their district.

What This Bill Does

Starting in 2029, Mobile County will have three constables for every Alabama House district that includes county territory, with constables elected under state law. Each constable will serve a four-year term beginning on the first Monday after the second Tuesday following their election. To be eligible to hold the office, a constable must be a qualified elector of the district they represent. The act becomes effective January 1, 2028, but only if a general law authorizing this local change to the constable's office is enacted.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Mobile County in each Alabama House district with territory in the county, as they will be served by three constables per district starting in 2029.
• Individuals who want to run for the office of constable, as they must be qualified electors of the district they would represent to be eligible.

Key Provisions

• Beginning with terms commencing in 2029, there shall be three constables for each Mobile County Alabama House of Representatives district with territory in the county.
• Each constable shall hold office for four years from the first Monday after the second Tuesday after their election and until their successor is elected and qualified.
• Beginning with terms commencing in 2029, each constable must be a qualified elector of the district they represent to be eligible to perform the duties of the office.
• The act becomes effective January 1, 2028, contingent on the enactment of a general law authorizing the alteration of the office of constable by local legislation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Mobile County