House Bill 613 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Marengo County, City of Demopolis; annexation

Summary

HB613 would annex a 305-acre parcel in Hale County into the City of Demopolis, enlarging its city limits.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the City of Demopolis' boundary to include a 305‑acre parcel located in the East Half of Section 29 and the West Half of Section 28, Township 18 North, Range 4 East in Hale County. If enacted, that land becomes part of Demopolis and would be governed by the city's ordinances, taxes, and services. A map showing the proposed territory will be filed with the Marengo County Probate Office and available for public inspection. The annexation would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Residents and landowners of the annexed parcel will become part of the City of Demopolis and fall under its governance, taxes, zoning, and services.
• The City of Demopolis and the involved counties (the parcel sits in Hale County) will gain jurisdiction over the annexed land, potentially changing who provides services and collects taxes for that area.

Key Provisions

• The City of Demopolis' boundary is altered to include the 305-acre parcel described in the bill.
• A formal map of the proposed territory is filed and available for public inspection, and the act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 13, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Marengo County