Civil rights group urges Alabama ban on criminal arrests for unpaid trash bills

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A civil rights group is continuing to bring legal challenges against municipalities and counties that file criminal charges against residents with unpaid garbage bills, but wants state lawmakers to ban the practice.

Rep. Tim Wadsworth, R-Arley, introduced HB 512, during the legislative session last spring that would have prevented local governments from bringing misdemeanor charges against people with outstanding solid waste fees.

“We want legislation preventing cities, localities, and the state from arresting folks …

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