The bill authorizes the City of Prichard in Mobile County to expedite quiet title and foreclosure actions in circuit court for abandoned tax sale properties acquired from the state land commissioner. It establishes procedures for these actions, including the requirement for the municipality to record a notice of intent to file, identify interested parties, and ensure due process through notifications and hearings. Key provisions allow the municipality to file a single petition for multiple properties, set timelines for hearings, and outline proof of notice requirements. If interested parties cannot be identified, the municipality may seek court authorization for notice by publication. If no interested parties appear at the hearing, the court will vest title in the municipality without further rights of redemption.
Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for extinguishing liens on properties held by municipalities, requiring them to demonstrate good and marketable fee simple title while extinguishing all recorded and unrecorded interests, with exceptions for certain easements and environmental restrictions. It also establishes notice requirements for interested parties, creating a rebuttable presumption of proper notification. Appeals to the Court of Civil Appeals are permitted within 42 days of the circuit court's judgment, with specific requirements for identifying the parcel and posting a bond. The circuit court's order will be upheld unless significant defects in property identification or notice are found. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026.