SB425 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harri Anne Smith
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Jimmy Holley
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Dothan, Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages, referendum
Summary: The bill would let the City of Dothan hold a local referendum to allow Sunday off-premises alcohol sales from 1:00 PM to midnight if approved.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes licensed alcohol retailers in Dothan to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption on Sundays from 1:00 PM to midnight, but only if a citywide referendum approves it. The referendum will be held at the next general election, and the city pays the costs. If the vote is no, another referendum may be held later, but not within one year of the failed vote. The act takes effect after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Residents and voters of the City of Dothan who will vote in the referendum and may experience changes in alcohol sale availability depending on the outcome.
Licensed retail alcohol businesses in Dothan (ABC Board licensees) that would be allowed to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption on Sundays if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in the City of Dothan.
Section 2: Allows off-premises alcohol sales on Sundays from 1:00 PM to midnight by properly licensed ABC Board retailers in the city.
Section 3: Requires a citywide referendum to determine whether Sunday sales may be authorized; a majority vote in favor is needed to authorize the sales.
Section 4: The referendum is held at the next general election; the city pays the referendum costs; if the vote fails, a subsequent referendum may be held, but not within one year of the failed vote.
Section 5: Becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

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