# Alabama HB498: City of Prichard; public nuisance defined, city enforcement authorized, procedures provided for

Alabama HB498, City of Prichard; public nuisance defined, city enforcement authorized, procedures provided for, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Napoleon Bracy (Democratic); status enacted, last action 2026-04-09 (Enacted) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Alabama HB498
- State: Alabama
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: City of Prichard; public nuisance defined, city enforcement authorized, procedures provided for
- Status: enacted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-24
- Last action: 2026-04-09, Enacted
- Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Mobile County
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (196 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Prichard owners face cleanup bills and liens: mixed, medium. Beginning June 1, 2026, Prichard can send city workers or contractors onto property when owners miss required nuisance cleanup deadlines. If an owner appeals to circuit court, the city must wait for a final court decision before authorizing cleanup. Owners can be charged for labor, equipment, mater…
- Prichard cleanup orders include owner appeal rights: mixed, low. Beginning June 1, 2026, Prichard can order property owners to clear qualifying weeds, abandoned debris, and inoperable vehicles. Covered weeds spread winged or downy seeds, pose fire risks, or are otherwise harmful or dangerous. Covered debris poses fire risks, breeds pests, or is otherwise harmful…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Napoleon Bracy (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1066 | pass | 32 | 0 |   |
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | Third Reading in Second House | pass | 32 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-31 | House | Third Reading in House of Origin | pass | 66 | 0 | 32 |
| 2026-03-31 | House | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1021 | pass | 66 | 0 | 32 |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-04-09: Enacted (House)
- 2026-04-02: Third Reading in Second House (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1066 (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Ready to Enroll (House)
- 2026-04-02: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-04-02: Signature Requested (Senate)
- 2026-04-02: Delivered to Governor (House)
- 2026-04-01: Reported Out of Committee Second House (Senate)
- 2026-04-01: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Third Reading in House of Origin (House)
- 2026-03-31: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1021 (House)
- 2026-03-31: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Mobile County Legislation (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Pending Committee Action in Second House (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-24: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Mobile County Legislation (House)
- 2026-02-24: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB498-int.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB498-enr.pdf)

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## Sources
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB498-int.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB498-enr.pdf)

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- [SB154: State employees, cost-of-living increase for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB154-2026rs)
- [SB165: Elections; municipal elections, to set qualification fee amounts, to require in…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB165-2026rs)
- [HB317: Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for vio…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB317-2026rs)
- [SB272: Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitatio…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB272-2026rs)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB498-2026rs (as of 2026-10-19).