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HB451 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Birmingham, alcoholic beverage, Sunday sales, city council authorized to commence at 10:00 a.m.
Summary

The bill lets Birmingham’s city government authorize Sunday alcohol service for on-premises consumption starting at 10:00 a.m., if the council approves.

What This Bill Does

It gives the Birmingham City Council the authority to permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales beginning at 10:00 a.m. within the city. It is limited to Birmingham in Jefferson County and works alongside existing laws, not repealing them except where there is a direct conflict. It becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
  • Businesses in Birmingham (restaurants, bars, and other venues) that serve alcohol on premises, who could begin Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. if the Council approves.
  • Residents and visitors in Birmingham who may have access to earlier Sunday alcohol service at local venues once the Council authorizes it.
Key Provisions
  • Section 2: The Birmingham City Council may authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sundays commencing at 10:00 a.m.
  • Section 1, Section 3, and Section 4: The act applies only to the City of Birmingham in Jefferson County; it is supplemental and does not repeal other laws except where there is a direct conflict, and it becomes effective immediately after the 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.

Bill Actions

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Forwarded to Governor on March 27, 2018 at 6:09 p.m. on March 27, 2018.

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Forwarded to Governor on March 27, 2018 at 6:09 p.m. on March 27, 2018.

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Assigned Act No. 2018-514.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1171

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, Jefferson County

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 888

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 Jefferson County Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 20, 2018 House Passed
Yes 24
No 2
Abstained 71
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 27, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 29
Abstained 2
Absent 3

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature