AL HB311

Authorizes Class 3 municipalities to file expedited quiet title and foreclosure actions in circuit court for abandoned tax sale properties purchased from the State Land Commissioner located within municipal limits.

Requires municipalities to record notice of intent to file action in probate court and make good faith efforts to identify interested parties through property signs, deed records, tax assessor records, voter registration, and probate records.

Municipalities must provide notice to identified interested parties at least 30 days before hearing through certified and regular mail, property posting, and newspaper publication if parties cannot be identified.

Circuit court must hold hearing within 90 days and enter judgment within 10 days after hearing; judgment vests fee simple title in municipality and extinguishes all liens and interests except recorded easements, deed restrictions, and environmental law covenants.

Parties may appeal to Court of Civil Appeals within 42 days if they post a bond equal to the redemption amount; order affirmed absent defect in property identification or notice denying due process.