HB577 • 2026

Class 2 municipalities; sale of alcoholic beverages, restrictions amended

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Jones (S)
Last action: 2026-03-05
Official status: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status metadata contains conflicting information: it states the bill passed both chambers but also lists a last action date of March 5, 2026, with pending committee action. The text itself indicates an immediate effective date upon enactment.

Sunday Alcohol Sales in Class 2 Municipalities

This bill allows stores to sell alcohol for take-home use starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays in Class 2 municipalities.

What This Bill Does

Authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on Sunday in Class 2 municipalities.
Sets the start time for these sales at 10:00 a.m.

Who It Names or Affects

Class 2 municipalities
Businesses that sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption

Terms To Know

Class 2 municipality: A specific category of city or town defined by state law.
Off-premises consumption: Buying alcohol to drink somewhere other than the store, such as at home.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill applies only to Class 2 municipalities.
This rule is in addition to any other existing authority for selling alcoholic beverages.

Bill History

2026-03-05 House
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
2026-03-05 House
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Mobile County Legislation

Official Summary Text

Class 2 municipalities; sale of alcoholic beverages, restrictions amended

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

HB577 INTRODUCED
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HB577
I3II96W-1
By Representative Jones (N & P)
RFD: Mobile County Legislation
First Read: 05-Mar-26
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I3II96W-1 02/24/2026 THR (L)THR 2026-1027
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First Read: 05-Mar-26
SYNOPSIS:
Under existing law, a municipality may regulate
the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
This bill would authorize the sale of alcoholic
beverages for off-premises consumption in Class 2
municipalities on Sunday to commence at 10:00 a.m.
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Class 2 municipalities; to further provide
for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. In Class 2 municipalities, in addition to
any other authority for the sale of alcoholic beverages, the
sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on
Sunday may commence at 10:00 a.m.
Section 2. This act shall become effective immediately.
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