HB301 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

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

Summary

HB301 would allow local Alabama jurisdictions to create laws permitting wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports within their borders.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new code section (13A-12-25.1) that lets local governments pass ordinances to authorize sports wagering. This means cities or counties could permit betting on sports contests if they choose to adopt such laws. It overrides other laws to allow this local authorization, and the act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Local governments in Alabama (cities and counties) that may adopt ordinances permitting sports wagering within their jurisdiction.
• Residents and visitors in localities that pass such laws who would be able to place wagers on sports events.

Key Provisions

• Adds 13A-12-25.1 to authorize local legislation for wagering on professional, collegiate, and amateur sports contests and athletic events.
• Allows local jurisdictions to adopt ordinances permitting sports wagering, notwithstanding other provisions of law.
• Effective immediately following passage and governor's approval, or the act becoming law.
• This bill does not create statewide wagering; it enables local selective authorization.

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Subjects

Gambling