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AL SB275

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/26/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sam Givhan

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

SB275 Summary

  • Prohibits centralized mail delivery (cluster mailbox units) in new one and two-family dwelling and townhouse neighborhoods, citing safety and security concerns.

  • Exempts existing neighborhoods receiving centralized delivery before January 1, 2023; condominiums and apartments; commercial properties; and installations by the United States Postal Service.

  • Allows centralized mail delivery in new neighborhoods only if the developer or majority of residents elect to install it, with delivery not withheld pending an election.

  • Limits centralized mail delivery devices to 62 inches in height and requires local government approval for placement within county or municipal rights-of-way and easements.

  • Restricts local governments from adopting additional ordinances or regulations regarding centralized mail delivery, except for zoning requirements in historic districts.

Legislative Description

Relating to residential real estate; to provide prohibition on the installation of centralized mail delivery devices by residential real estate developers in certain new residential neighborhoods, with exceptions.

Last Action

Read Second Time in Second House

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

County and Municipal Government5/26/2023
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development5/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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