HB 512 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Solid waste utility fees; remedies for nonpayment of fees provided, penalties for failure to pay fees revised

HB 512 modifies Alabama's rules for handling unpaid solid waste utility fees. It removes misdemeanor penalties for nonpayment and specifies that counties or municipalities can only use civil court action or suspend services as remedies - no other options are allowed. The bill also updates outdated code language to current style without changing core fee collection processes. This directly affects residents and businesses using municipal solid waste services who fail to pay fees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Tim Wadsworth
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