AL HB378

Amends Section 18-1B-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to clarify that recreational trails for biking or hiking are excluded from "park and recreation facilities" for purposes of eminent domain.

Prohibits state and municipal or county governing bodies from using eminent domain to condemn property for biking or hiking trails, though they may still condemn property for streets, roadways, government buildings, and other park and recreation facilities.

Requires property condemned by government entities that is not used for its intended purpose to be first offered back to the original owner or their heirs at the original purchase price, minus documented income and transaction taxes, with a 90-day acceptance period.

If the original owner declines the property within 90 days, it may only be sold to others through public sale after legal notice.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.