SB49 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Union Springs, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions, Act 2018-191, 2018 Reg. Sess., repealed
Summary: SB 49 lets the City of Union Springs decide, by ordinance, whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. and repeals the 2018 Sunday-sale law.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only in Union Springs. It authorizes the city council to permit Sunday sales after 1:00 p.m. for alcoholic beverages and to regulate which licensed retailers may sell, whether the sale is for off-premises consumption, and other related details. It repeals Act 2018-191 (the previous Sunday-sale law). It becomes law immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
City of Union Springs officials (city council) – gain authority to authorize and set rules for Sunday alcohol sales
Licensed alcohol retailers in Union Springs – may be permitted to sell on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. if the council adopts the ordinance
Residents and visitors of Union Springs – may have Sunday access to alcohol after 1:00 p.m. if the ordinance allows
Act 2018-191 provisions – are repealed by this act

Key Provisions
The city council may authorize Sunday sales after 1:00 p.m. and regulate details such as which licensees may sell and whether sales are for off-premises consumption
Repeal of Act 2018-191 (now Code section 45-6A-80) related to Sunday alcohol sales
The act becomes effective immediately upon 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.
Subjects: Bullock County