HB593 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dexter Grimsley
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Dothan, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages, referendum
Summary: HB593 would let the City of Dothan hold a voter referendum on Sunday off-premises alcohol sales, and, if approved, allow Sunday sales from 1:00 PM to midnight.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes Sunday off-premises sale of certain alcoholic beverages in Dothan between 1:00 PM and midnight by properly licensed retailers. It requires a city referendum to decide whether Sunday sales may be allowed; if a majority votes yes, Sunday sales are authorized. If the referendum fails, another vote may be held later, but not within one year of the failed referendum, and the city pays the referendum costs. The act becomes effective once the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
City voters in Dothan, who will vote in the referendum to decide whether Sunday off-premises alcohol sales are allowed.
Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Control Board retailers in Dothan, who could sell alcohol for off-premises consumption on Sundays if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
Section 2: authorizes Sunday off-premises sale of certain alcoholic beverages in Dothan between 1:00 PM and midnight by properly licensed ABC Board retailers.
Section 3: requires a city referendum to determine if Sunday sales may be authorized; a majority vote in favor would authorize Sunday sales.
Section 4: sets referendum logistics — held at the next general election; city pays costs; if the referendum fails, a subsequent referendum may be held later, but not within one year of the failed vote.
Section 5: becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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