Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 402: Local land bank authorities; shorten tax sale redemption period; restrictions on geographic scope; creation of multijurisdictional land banks by agreement; Governor's emergency authorization to create land bank

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Fiscal Responsibility

Plain-language summary

HB 402 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local land bank authorities; shorten tax sale redemption period; restrictions on geographic scope; creation of multijurisdictional land banks by agreement; Governor's emergency authorization to create land bank. Primary sponsor: Kelvin Datcher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Fiscal Responsibility.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kelvin Datcher (Democratic).