HB565 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Tuscaloosa, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum

Summary

The bill lets Tuscaloosa voters decide in a local election whether alcohol can be sold on Sundays within the city, with specific hours if approved.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes a city election to determine Sunday alcohol sales in Tuscaloosa. If the majority votes Yes, alcohol can be sold on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM (with New Year’s Eve after noon) under applicable laws and local policies; if the majority votes No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 AM unless later changed by law or another election. The city may regulate Sunday sales and the costs of the election would be covered by the municipality's general fund.

Who It Affects

• Residents and registered voters in the City of Tuscaloosa, who will vote in the election and experience the outcome of Sunday alcohol sales by law.
• Licensed alcohol vendors in Tuscaloosa, who would be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays during the specified hours if the vote passes Yes, or remain prohibited after certain hours if the vote passes No.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a municipal election in Tuscaloosa to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales may occur within the city limits.
• If approved, sets Sunday sale hours from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM (with New Year’s Eve after noon) and allows local regulation; if rejected, prohibits Sunday sales after 2:00 AM unless later changed by other means.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tuscaloosa County