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AL HB490

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Applies only to Class 1 municipalities in Alabama
  • Prohibits construction or operation of new crematories within one-half mile of any residence or residential area
  • Defines "crematory" as a building or portion of a building housing a cremation chamber used to reduce human remains to bone fragments
  • Allows enforcement by the municipality or affected residents through circuit court proceedings in the county where the municipality is principally located
  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval

Legislative Description

Relating to any Class 1 municipality; to prohibit the construction or commencement of operation of a new crematory within one-half mile of any residence or residential area within the municipality; and to provide for enforcement.

Class 1 municipality (Birmingham), crematories, new crematories prohibited near residential area, civil enforcement

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to House Jefferson County Legislation

5/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Jefferson County Legislation5/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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