HB 624 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Wilcox County; probate recording fee, increased

This bill proposes to increase the probate recording fee in Wilcox County from five dollars to ten dollars for each real and personal property instrument filed with the county judge of probate. The change directly affects individuals and businesses in Wilcox County who submit documents for official recording, requiring them to pay the higher fee in addition to any other existing charges. By repealing previous fee-related acts from 1990 and 2001, the legislation establishes this new fee structure as the current standard for the county. The bill would take effect on June 1, 2026, allowing the county governing body to collect the increased amount for recording services.

Issues: ✗ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Signed Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled, final version ready for execution. The substantive policy content regarding probate recording fees in Wilcox County and the repeal of prior acts remained unchanged. The primary differences are administrative, including the removal of draft identifiers and the addition of official signatures and dates certifying the bill's passage by both legislative chambers.

Scope change

No change in scope; the bill applies to the same county and legal provisions as the original draft.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft metadata (e.g., 'Introduced', version numbers) and replaced it with official 'Enrolled' status and certification signatures from the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.

Adjusted page numbering and header text to reflect the final enrolled state of the legislation.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1087

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1032

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors