HB554 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Macon Co., bingo machines used by the Poarch Creek Indian casinos may be used in casinos in Macon Co.

Summary

HB554 would allow bingo to be played in Macon County on electronic machines that are programmed to play like the Poarch Creek Indian tribal machines, under federal regulatory standards.

What This Bill Does

It permits the use of electronic bingo machines in Macon County that operate in the same manner as machines used by tribes in the state. The games would be offered to the general public and would be governed by regulations and enforcement from federal authorities, specifically the National Indian Gaming Commission and 18 U.S.C. §1166. The act ties local bingo to tribal-style machines and regulatory frameworks. It takes effect immediately after the governor signs the bill or once it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Macon County residents and visitors who would be able to play bingo on electronic machines in Macon County that follow tribal-style play rules.
• Bingo operators and gaming businesses in Macon County, along with tribal gaming interests (notably the Poarch Creek Indians), who would use machines modeled after tribal devices and operate under federal regulation.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 authorizes bingo in Macon County on electronic machines programmed to play in the same manner as machines used by Indian tribes in Alabama, as allowed by federal law and tribal-regulatory frameworks.
• Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it or upon it becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Macon County