HB575 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Artis McCampbell

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Bingo, may be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission, authorized by Amendment 744

Summary

HB575 would let bingo be played on electronic machines approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission in Alabama areas where Amendment 744 allows it, operated by Native American tribes.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes bingo to be played on electronic machines or devices approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, operated by Native American tribes in Alabama in areas where post-2003 constitutional amendments permit bingo. For Amendment 744 in Macon County, bingo may be played on electronic devices and is regulated under the sheriff's licensing and regulatory rules. It also states that certain Alabama bingo laws would not apply to these games when operated under this provision. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Native American tribes in Alabama that operate bingo games using electronic machines or devices approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.
• The Sheriff of Macon County and local regulators who would license and oversee these bingo games under Amendment 744.
• Residents and participants in areas where Amendment 744 allows bingo, who may have access to electronic bingo games operated by Native American tribes.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 confirms that the Sheriff of Macon County may license and regulate bingo games in Macon County, including games played on paper, machines, or electronic devices.
• Section 2 allows bingo to be played on any electronic machine or device authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission under IGRA, operated by Native American tribes in Alabama, for Amendment 744 purposes; it also states that certain Alabama bingo statutes do not apply to these games when operated under the sheriff's rules.
• Section 3 states the act takes effect immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Bingo