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HB 502ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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City of Prichard establishes expedited quiet title process for abandoned tax sale properties

Original title: City of Prichard; Mobile County, expedited quiet title process established

Last action · April 9, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Napoleon Bracy

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What This Bill Does

The City of Prichard is authorized to file an expedited in circuit court to establish clear title to abandoned tax sale properties acquired from the state land commissioner. The act sets specific notice requirements, a 90-day hearing timeline, and procedures for interested parties to property or contest the action beginning June 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners and lienholders face accelerated timelines to contest foreclosures or tax-delinquent parcels, while the municipality gains a streamlined legal mechanism to clear titles on abandoned real estate.

Background

The City of Prichard is a municipality located in Mobile County, Alabama. context
Quiet title actions are legal proceedings used to establish a party's title to real property against any other competing claims. context

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 Prichard

The municipality is authorized to initiate expedited quiet title and foreclosure actions to acquire clear title to abandoned tax sale properties.

Directly affected

Property owners and lienholders

Interested parties face expedited foreclosure timelines, requirements to file written objections 14 days before hearings, and potential extinguishment of their property interests or liens.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What properties are eligible for this expedited quiet title process?

The process applies to abandoned tax sale properties located within the municipal limits of the City of Prichard that the municipality purchased from the state land commissioner.

How can an interested party contest the foreclosure petition?

An interested party must file written objections with the clerk of the circuit court and serve those objections on the municipality no later than 14 days before the scheduled hearing date.

What happens to existing liens and mortgages on the property after the court's judgment?

All liens against the property, including unpaid taxes, special assessments, and all existing recorded or unrecorded ownership interests, are extinguished, except for utility easements, private deed restrictions, and certain environmental covenants.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

19 actions

Apr 9, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Apr 2, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Apr 2, 2026House
Enrolled
Apr 2, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Apr 2, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1071

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Apr 2, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Apr 1, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Apr 1, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Mar 31, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Mar 31, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Mobile County Legislation
Mar 31, 2026House
Engrossed
Mar 31, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1028
Mar 31, 2026House
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1027
Mar 31, 2026House
Mobile County Legislation Engrossed Substitute Offered
Mar 31, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Mar 19, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Mobile County Legislation

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Lobbying Activity

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policy shift95% confidence

Expedited Municipal Foreclosure

The legislation grants a specific municipality a streamlined legal process to clear titles on tax-delinquent properties acquired from the state.

City of Prichard Mobile County

Connected Entities

Mobile County, Napoleon Bracy, City of Prichard and 2 more

locationMobile County“County where the City of Prichard is located and properties are situated”Map →

PersonNapoleon Bracy“Representative who sponsored the bill”Map →

OrganizationCity of Prichard“Municipality authorized to file expedited quiet title and foreclosure actions”Map →

PersonJohn Treadwell“Clerk of the House of Representatives”Map →

OrganizationCourt of Civil Appeals“Appellate court for circuit court judgments under this act”Map →

Sources

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alison.legislature.state.al.us

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