SB384 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Birmingham, alcoholic beverage, Sunday sales, city council authorized to commence at 10:00 a.m.
Summary: SB 384 allows the Birmingham City Council to permit on-premises alcohol sales on Sundays starting at 10:00 a.m. within Birmingham.
What This Bill Does
The bill adds authority for Birmingham to authorize Sunday alcohol sales for on-premises consumption starting at 10 a.m. It supplements existing laws and does not repeal other laws except where there is a direct conflict. It applies only to the City of Birmingham in Jefferson County and becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
Businesses in Birmingham that serve alcoholic beverages on the premises, who could operate Sunday sales starting at 10:00 a.m. if the City Council approves.
Birmingham City Council and city officials, who gain the authority to authorize Sunday on-premises alcohol sales beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Key Provisions
Section 1: This act applies only to the City of Birmingham in Jefferson County.
Section 2: The Birmingham City Council may authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sunday commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Section 3: The provisions are supplemental and do not repeal other laws except where there is a direct conflict with this act.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise 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: Jefferson County