HB 504 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Wilcox County; probate mail fees, further provided

HB 504 modifies Wilcox County's rules for mailing vehicle license renewals through the probate office. It sets a $3 maximum fee for standard mail renewal applications (processed as postcards) and allows a $10 fee for priority mail delivery of license plates or decals. The bill requires the county commission to establish these fees, which are collected by the probate judge and deposited into the county's general fund. This directly affects Wilcox County residents renewing vehicle licenses and the county's probate office handling mail services.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Signed Mar 18, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits · Mar 18, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled, adding a new provision that allows county commissions to charge an additional fee of up to $10 for license plates or decals sent via priority mail. This change expands the existing fee structure, which previously only allowed a $3 fee for standard mail-order renewals, to cover expedited shipping requests. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a specific fee for priority mail delivery of license plates and decals, whereas the introduced version only covered standard mail-order fees.

FISCAL

A new fee option of up to $10 was added for license plates or decals requested via priority mail, increasing the maximum potential revenue for counties handling mail-order renewals.

TIMELINE

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled,' indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the governor's signature, with an effective date of October 1, 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 804

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 604

lower

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors