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HB601 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Demopolis, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sale, on-premises and off-premises consumption
Summary

HB601 lets Demopolis' ABC-licensed clubs and retailers sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays for on-site or take-home use.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes Sunday alcohol sales within Demopolis by clubs and retail licensees under ABC Board rules for both on-premises and off-premises consumption. Sales must follow the license requirements and board regulations. The change applies only to Demopolis and adds to existing authorities, not replacing them. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
  • Clubs and retail licensees licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Demopolis, who may sell or dispense alcohol on Sundays for in-person or take-home consumption.
  • Residents and visitors of Demopolis who may purchase alcohol on Sundays from these licensed establishments within the city limits.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The act applies only to the City of Demopolis, Alabama.
  • Section 2: Alcoholic beverages may be sold on Sundays for on-premises or off-premises consumption by ABC Board-licensed clubs and retail licensees in Demopolis, under license requirements and board regulations.
  • Section 3: The act is cumulative and supplemental to existing city powers and does not repeal current authority.
  • Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor (or when it becomes 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
Marengo County

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 9:30 a.m. on June 4, 2015.

H

Assigned Act No. 2015-490.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1352

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 638

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 12, 2015 House Passed
Yes 27
Abstained 65
Absent 13

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

June 3, 2015 Senate Passed
Yes 26
Abstained 2
Absent 7

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature