HB446 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jack Williams
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Hoover and Vestavia Hills, establishment of entertainment districts by city council, sale of alcoholic beverages further provided for
Summary: The bill lets Hoover and Vestavia Hills create up to three entertainment districts each where people can drink alcohol purchased from local bars or restaurants anywhere inside the district.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the city councils can establish up to three entertainment districts per city by ordinance. In these districts, consumption of alcohol purchased from on-premise licensees is allowed anywhere within the district. The term on-premises includes the entire area of the district. The measure becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors in Hoover and Vestavia Hills who will be able to consume alcohol anywhere within the newly established entertainment districts.
Bars and restaurants or other businesses with on-premise alcohol licenses in those cities that can sell alcohol for consumption within the entertainment districts.

Key Provisions
Each city may establish no more than three entertainment districts by ordinance.
Alcohol purchased from on-premise licensees may be consumed anywhere within the entertainment districts.
"On-premises" consumption is defined to include the entire district.
The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into 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: Vestavia Hills