Alabama HB573: Perry County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendment

What the bill says

An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Perry County, to authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property owned in the county under certain conditions.

From the enrolled text:

An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Perry County, to authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property owned in the county under certain conditions. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, is proposed: PROPOSED AMENDMENT (a) In Perry County, an individual 65 years of age or older may claim a senior property tax exemption for ad valorem tax purposes on real property located in the county which is owned by the individual, classified as single-family owner-occupied residential property, and used as the principal place of residence of the individual for not less than five years immediately prior to the tax year for which the individual first claims the senior property tax exemption. The senior property tax exemption shall freeze the assessed value of the property for the year immediately prior to claiming the exemption. (b) The following provisions shall apply to the individual claiming the senior property tax exemption: (1) The taxpayer shall continue to receive the senior property tax exemption as long as the taxpayer continues to use the property as his or her principal place of residence. (2) The individual shall continue to be …

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Sponsors

• Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068) · primary sponsor
• Chestnut, Prince (D, HD-067)

Latest actions

1. April 3, 2026: Enacted
2. April 2, 2026: Sent to Secretary of State
3. April 2, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. April 2, 2026: Signature Requested
5. April 2, 2026: Enrolled
6. April 2, 2026: Ready to Enroll
7. April 2, 2026: Chambliss Local Certification Resolution - Adopted Roll Call 1085
8. April 2, 2026: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1084
9. April 2, 2026: Third Reading in Second House
10. April 1, 2026: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

Votes

• Senate Roll Call #1085 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1084 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #1083 (April 2, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #976 (March 17, 2026): 74 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #975 (March 17, 2026): 83 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #974 (March 17, 2026): 94 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB573?

HB573 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Perry County; senior property tax exemption, authorized; constitutional amendment.

What does HB573 do?

In its own words: An Act, To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Perry County, to authorize a qualified taxpayer 65 years of age or older to claim a senior property tax exemption for real property owned in the county under certain conditions.

What is the status of HB573?

Signed into law as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB573?

Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB573?

On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HB573