HB358 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Sports wagering, authorize the adoption of local legislation, Sec. 13A-12-25.1 added.

Summary

HB 358 would authorize local Alabama governments to pass laws permitting wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports within their jurisdictions.

What This Bill Does

HB 358 adds a new section to state law that allows local governments to authorize wagering on sports. It states that, despite other laws, local legislation may authorize such wagering. It does not create statewide sports wagering; instead, it lets cities or counties decide locally. The change would take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects

• Local governments (cities and counties) would have the authority to adopt local ordinances permitting sports wagering within their borders.
• Residents and visitors within those localities could participate in sports wagering if the local authorization is enacted.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 13A-12-25.1 allowing local legislation to authorize wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports contests and athletic events.
• Effective immediately following passage and governor's approval (or becoming law).

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Subjects

Gambling