Rep. Napoleon Bracy

Maddy summaryHB 500 (Mobile County; constable, number, territory, and qualifications amended) changes Mobile County's constable structure starting in 2029. It requires three constables per Alabama House district within the county (up from current numbers), with each serving a four-year term. Constables must also be registered voters in the district they represent. The bill takes effect January 1, 2028, pending passage of a broader state law allowing such local changes.

Maddy summaryHB 498 defines specific public nuisances in Prichard, Alabama, including overgrown weeds (that pose fire hazards or are noxious), abandoned debris (like trash or tires), and inoperable vehicles visible on private property for 30+ days. The bill requires property owners to abate these issues within 10 days (with possible 28-day extensions) after receiving written notice from the city. If unresolved, the city can remove the nuisance and add the costs to the property owner’s next property tax bill, creating a lien. Owners can appeal the city’s determination to an administrative official or, if needed, to Mobile County Circuit Court.

Maddy summaryHB 499 authorizes Alabama counties to adjust constable operations through local legislation. It allows counties to revise the number of constables, redraw geographic service areas for constables, or change conditions under which a constable's office becomes vacant. Currently, counties could only abolish the constable office entirely; this bill expands flexibility for local management. The changes would apply to all counties in Alabama and take effect October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 501 authorizes the City of Prichard to establish self-help business improvement districts (BIDs) that allow local businesses to voluntarily form districts to fund area improvements. The bill requires 60% of business owners to petition for a district, sets a 4% cap on annual benefit assessments (based on gross revenue), and mandates detailed district plans covering boundaries, proposed projects, and funding methods. These districts would fund tangible improvements like maintenance or marketing to benefit participating businesses, with administration handled by a business owners' association requiring majority business owner representation. The law outlines procedures for district formation, renewal, and dissolution but does not require city approval for the initial petition.

Maddy summaryHB 502 allows the City of Prichard in Mobile County to clear ownership of abandoned tax-sale properties it purchased from the state land commissioner through an expedited court process. The city must make a good-faith effort to identify owners (using deeds, tax records, and property signs) and notify them before filing a single court petition. If owners can't be found, the city may use newspaper publication for notice. The circuit court must schedule a hearing within 90 days, and a court ruling may extinguish all ownership claims, giving the city clear title to the properties. This applies only to Prichard's properties acquired under Alabama's tax sale laws.

Maddy summaryHB 405 creates a new offense called "bail jumping in the third degree" for individuals released from custody (with or without bail) who violate court-ordered electronic monitoring conditions. This bill directly affects people under electronic monitoring as a release condition, making such violations a Class C misdemeanor punishable by law. Key provisions include defining the offense, setting penalties, and allowing a defense for unintentional violations due to circumstances beyond the defendant's control (though the defendant must prove this). The law would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Rose Cecelia Smith Williams, a lifelong Mobile, Alabama resident who passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 80. It formally records her death and celebrates her life, noting her career as a secretary, educator, and owner of Music World, one of Mobile's first Black-owned record companies. The resolution acknowledges her family members and friends who will remember her and expresses appreciation for her faith, kindness, and community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Pastor Steven T. Cox for his 30th anniversary as pastor of Church of Life, Inc. in Prichard, Alabama. It recognizes his ministry work, educational background, and community contributions, including paying off the church's mortgage and opening a community center. The resolution formally expresses congratulations and wishes continued success for his ongoing ministry.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HJR 100) symbolically recognizes February 10, 2026, as "Alpha Phi Alpha Day" at the Alabama State Capitol. It formally commends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, for its 119-year history, over 200,000 members, community service initiatives, and civic engagement efforts in Alabama. The resolution has no legal effect - it is purely ceremonial and does not create new programs, funding, or obligations. It was unanimously adopted by the Alabama Legislature on February 10, 2026, to honor the fraternity's contributions.

Maddy summaryHJR 40 is a resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature recognizing specific occupations - including nursing, physical therapy, social work, architecture, accounting, and engineering - as professional careers. It directly affects these professions, which require advanced degrees, supervised training, and state licensure, and are vital to Alabama's healthcare, education, and economy. The resolution formally urges the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider a proposed federal reclassification that would exclude these fields from "professional degree programs." As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal policy but seeks to influence the federal review process through official communication to the Secretary of Education and congressional leaders. The bill is currently pending committee action in the Alabama House.