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HB 409ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law

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City of Alabaster establishes weed nuisance abatement procedures and property lien assessments

Original title: City of Alabaster; weed nuisance, abatement authorized, procedures established

Last action · March 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Russell Bedsole

Companion · SB 276same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

The City of Alabaster is authorized to enforce weed nuisance abatements, requiring property owners to clear violating plants within 14 to 28 days or face city intervention, cost assessments, and property liens. The measure establishes hearing procedures, administrative appeals to the circuit court, and county tax collection for unpaid liens, taking effect on October 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners in Alabaster face potential municipal entry onto their land to clear overgrown plants, followed by city-assessed liens added directly to their county property tax bills if they fail to address cited weed nuisances.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners in the City of Alabaster

Property owners are subject to mandatory plant nuisance abatements, potential entry onto their land by the city, cost assessments, and property tax liens if violations are uncorrected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to clear a plant nuisance after receiving notice in Alabaster?

You must complete the abatement within 14 days from service of the notice, though the enforcing official may extend this up to 28 days for unusual factors.

Can I challenge the city's determination that my property has a weed nuisance?

Yes, you can request a hearing within five days of receiving the notice to appear before an administrative official, and you may further appeal an adverse decision to the circuit court within 10 days.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions

Mar 3, 2026HouseEnrolled
Enacted
Feb 24, 2026HouseEnrolled
Delivered to Governor
Feb 24, 2026Senate
Signature Requested
Feb 24, 2026House
Enrolled
Feb 24, 2026House
Ready to Enroll
Feb 24, 2026SenateFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 530

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Feb 24, 2026Senate
Third Reading in Second House
Feb 19, 2026Senate
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
Pending Committee Action in Second House
Feb 17, 2026SenateIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Shelby County Legislation
Feb 17, 2026HouseFloor
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 423
Feb 17, 2026House
Third Reading in House of Origin
Feb 12, 2026House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Feb 12, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Feb 10, 2026HouseIntroduced
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Shelby County Legislation

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