HB412 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

This bill would let Alabama cities or counties pass local laws to allow wagering on professional, college, and amateur sports.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section that gives local governments the authority to authorize sports wagering. It states that this power can be exercised notwithstanding other laws. It enables localities to decide whether to allow wagering on sports without requiring a statewide law, and it becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Local governments in Alabama (cities and counties) would gain the power to pass local laws permitting sports wagering.
• Residents in localities that choose to authorize wagering would be able to participate in sports wagering if their local law allows it.

Key Provisions

• Adds §13A-12-25.1 to authorize local legislation providing for wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports contests and athletic events.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of law, wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports contests and athletic events may be authorized by local legislation.
• The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and the governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects

Gambling