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SB 219 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Clay County; authorize sheriff to dispose of certain abandoned, stolen or unclaimed property and firearms

SB 219 authorizes the Clay County Sheriff to manage and dispose of abandoned, stolen, or unclaimed personal property and firearms. For general property, the sheriff can sell items at public or internet auction if unclaimed after six months, following efforts to locate the owner and public notice. Unclaimed firearms can be sold to licensed gun dealers through a sealed bid process or destroyed by the sheriff after six months, also with efforts to find the owner. Proceeds from these sales, after deducting expenses, are deposited into the Clay County Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes. Owners can claim their property or firearms before sale by providing proof of ownership and covering associated costs.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Signed Apr 22, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Apr 22, 2025
MODERATE
SB 219 was finalized as an enrolled bill, transitioning from its introduced draft version. The substantive content of the bill remained largely the same, with minor formatting and numbering adjustments throughout the document. The bill authorizes the Clay County Sheriff to manage, auction, or destroy abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed property and firearms.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the bill applies to Clay County Sheriff's Office operations regarding abandoned and stolen property.
TECHNICAL

Document header changed from 'SB219 INTRODUCED' to 'SB219 ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Bill reference number changed from 'Y98R666-1' to 'Y98R666-2', reflecting updated document tracking after final passage.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted throughout the document to reflect the enrolled version, including renumbering of sections and removal of draft markings.

Minor line breaks and spacing were adjusted in several sections, particularly around Section 2 and Section 4, to improve readability in the final enrolled version.

TIMELINE

Added certification signatures for the Senate President and House Speaker, along with passage dates (Senate: March 19, 2025; House: April 8, 2025), confirming the bill's final legislative approval.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
4
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 709
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation)
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 387
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation )
upper
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