Alabama HB501: Mobile County; City of Prichard, business improvement districts authorized

What the bill says

An Act, Relating to the City of Prichard; to establish a procedure for the establishment, operation, modification, renewal, and dissolution of self-help business improvement districts.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, Relating to the City of Prichard; to establish a procedure for the establishment, operation, modification, renewal, and dissolution of self-help business improvement districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. For purposes of this act, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE. An ordinance adopted by the Prichard City Council that authorizes the formation or renewal of a district and the levying of benefit assessments. (2) BENEFIT ASSESSMENT. A levy for the purpose of funding activities and improvements that will provide benefits to businesses located within a district. (3) BUSINESS. Any business establishment of the types or classes that are described in the district plan and the authorizing ordinance. (4) BUSINESS OWNER. A person recognized by the city as the owner of the business. (5) BUSINESS OWNERS' ASSOCIATION. A new or existing nonprofit corporation, entity, agency, or public corporation that is under contract with the city to administer the district and implement activities and improvements specified in the district plan. (6) CITY. The City of Prichard. (7) CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Prichard. Page Prichard. HB501 Enrolled (8) DISTRICT. A self-help business improvement district established pursuant to this act. (9) DISTRICT PLAN. A plan as prescribed in Section 4. (10) IMPROVEMENT. An acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance relating …

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Sponsors

• Bracy, Napoleon (D, HD-098) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Enacted
2. April 2, 2026: Delivered to Governor
3. April 2, 2026: Signature Requested
4. April 2, 2026: Enrolled
5. April 2, 2026: Ready to Enroll
6. April 2, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1068
7. April 2, 2026: Third Reading in Second House
8. April 1, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
9. April 1, 2026: Reported Out of Committee Second House
10. March 31, 2026: Pending Committee Action in Second House

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1068 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1067 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1025 (March 31, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #1024 (March 31, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB501?

HB501 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mobile County; City of Prichard, business improvement districts authorized.

What does HB501 do?

In its own words: An Act, Relating to the City of Prichard; to establish a procedure for the establishment, operation, modification, renewal, and dissolution of self-help business improvement districts.

What is the status of HB501?

Signed into law as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB501?

Bracy, Napoleon (D, HD-098).

Where is the official record for HB501?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB501