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SB240 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Louisville, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions
Summary

Louisville in Barbour County can choose by ordinance to allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m., with rules set by the town council.

What This Bill Does

The bill applies only to the Town of Louisville. It allows the town council, through an ordinance, to authorize Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages after 1:00 p.m. and to regulate the sale and consumption of those beverages. The council can decide which licensed retailers may sell on Sundays, whether sales are for off-site consumption, and other aspects of Sunday alcohol sales. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
  • Local alcohol retailers in Louisville – they could be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. if the town council approves, subject to the council's licensing rules.
  • Residents and customers in Louisville – their options for buying alcohol on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. could change depending on whether the council permits Sunday sales.
Key Provisions
  • Applies only within the Town of Louisville in Barbour County.
  • Sale of alcoholic beverages after 1:00 p.m. on Sundays may be authorized by the town council via ordinance.
  • The council may regulate which retail licensees may sell on Sundays, whether sales are for off-premises consumption, and other aspects of Sunday alcohol sales.
  • Effective immediately following passage and governor approval (becoming 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
Barbour County

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2018-221.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 534

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

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 463

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 22, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 26
Absent 8

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 1, 2018 House Passed
Yes 18
Abstained 63
Absent 21

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature