Senate Bill 264 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. WilliamsSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Municipalities; annexation, all municipalities authorized to extend corporate limits by resolution and special election

Summary

SB264 would modify Alabama's annexation law to allow cities with 25,000+ residents to extend their corporate limits under the existing annexation framework, while preserving other lawful methods of annexation.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 11-42-40 to state that any city having 25,000 inhabitants or more, as shown by the last federal census, may extend its corporate limits in the manner and with the rights, powers, and privileges set forth in this article. It clarifies that the annexation provisions apply to the normal process (such as action by the city governing body and a special election) and that nothing in the article precludes other lawful annexation methods. The act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Cities in Alabama with 25,000 or more residents (eligible to extend their corporate limits under the annexation rules)
• Residents, property owners, and businesses in areas being annexed or considered for annexation, who could experience changes in city services, governance, and taxes

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-42-40 to authorize cities with 25,000+ inhabitants to extend their corporate limits under the article's annexation framework.
• Explicitly preserves the option for annexation by other lawful methods beyond the article's standard process.
• Effective date: June 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

Counties & Municipalities