HB329 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Bridgeport, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales
Summary: HB 329 lets Bridgeport's city government set Sunday alcohol sale hours for licensed retailers serving the public, through a council resolution.
What This Bill Does
Empowers Bridgeport's city council to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during hours it chooses. Only retailers properly licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Bridgeport to serve the general public may sell during those Sunday hours. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or as otherwise provided by law.

Who It Affects
Retail alcohol licensees serving the general public in Bridgeport: may sell alcohol on Sundays during the hours the city council designates, if they hold the required licenses.
Residents and visitors in Bridgeport: may purchase alcohol on Sundays during those designated hours.

Key Provisions
The Bridgeport city council may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales by resolution for properly licensed retailers serving the public.
Sales on Sundays are limited to those hours set by the city council for licensees licensed by the ABC Board and Bridgeport.
Effective immediately after Governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by 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: Bridgeport