HB1 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Macon Co., bingo, may be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission, const. amend.

Summary

A local constitutional amendment for Macon County to allow bingo to be played on electronic machines approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission and run by Native American tribes in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill would let Macon County voters approve bingo games that are played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and operated by Native American tribes in Alabama. It would remove certain state law restrictions for these games and place licensing and operation under the sheriff’s rules in Macon County. It also requires a local election to decide whether to adopt this amendment.

Who It Affects

• Macon County residents who could participate in bingo games on NIGC-approved electronic machines operated by Native American tribes in Alabama.
• Native American tribes in Alabama that would operate bingo games in Macon County under this amendment.

Key Provisions

• Permits bingo in Macon County to be played on electronic machines authorized by the National Indian Gaming Commission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and operated by Native American tribes in Alabama.
• States that certain Alabama Code provisions shall not apply to these bingo games, provided they are operated under the Sheriff of Macon County's rules; requires a local election to approve the amendment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments