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Alabama expands City of Demopolis boundaries to include 116-acre parcel in Hale County

Original title: Marengo Co., City of Demopolis; annexation

Last action · April 9, 2026: EnactedSponsor: McCampbell

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What This Bill Does

Alabama enacts HB 613 to alter and extend the of the City of Demopolis in Marengo County, adding a specific 116.00-acre parcel located in Hale County effective October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Properties within the newly described boundary will fall under the municipal jurisdiction and tax authority of the City of Demopolis starting October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Demopolis

The municipal boundaries and corporate limits of the city are expanded to include a new 116-acre parcel.

Directly affected

Property owners within the 116-acre parcel

Properties located within the described parcel are incorporated into the corporate limits of the City of Demopolis.

Directly affected

Marengo County Judge of Probate

The office maintains the official map showing the proposed territory open for public inspection.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What area is being added to the City of Demopolis?
An 116.00-acre parcel located in the East Half of Section 29, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, in Hale County, is being added to the city limits.
When does this annexation become effective?
The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
Where can members of the public view a map of the territory?
A map showing the proposed territory is on file and open to public inspection in the office of the Judge of Probate in Marengo County, Alabama.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. Apr 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  3. Apr 2, 2026Senate
    Signature Requested
  4. Apr 2, 2026House
    Enrolled
  5. Apr 2, 2026House
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Apr 2, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1080
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  1. Apr 2, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Apr 1, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Apr 1, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Mar 31, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Mar 31, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation
  6. Mar 19, 2026House
    Engrossed
  7. Mar 19, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 987
  8. Mar 19, 2026House
    Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 986
  9. Mar 19, 2026House
    McCampbell 1st Substitute Offered
  10. Mar 19, 2026House
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  11. Mar 17, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  12. Mar 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  13. Mar 12, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  14. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

McCampbellHousePrimary sponsorNo profile match

Connected Entities

Hale County, U.S. Highway 80, City of Demopolis and 2 more
locationHale County“County where the annexed 116-acre parcel is located”Map →
locationU.S. Highway 80“Highway providing a boundary reference point for the annexed parcel”Map →
OrganizationCity of Demopolis“Municipality whose boundary lines are altered by the bill”Map →
OrganizationJudge of Probate in Marengo County“Office where a map of the proposed territory is on file”Map →
locationMarengo County“County where the City of Demopolis is located”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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