HB501 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tracy EstesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Winfield, alcoholic beverages, draft beer authorized
Summary: HB501 allows the City of Winfield to adopt an ordinance to permit the sale of draft or keg beer by licensed ABC Board retailers to the general public.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, Winfield's city council can regulate and permit the sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed ABC Board retail licensees through local ordinances. The local rules can specify how and where draft beer can be sold to the general public. The act takes effect immediately after it is approved by the governor or becomes law.

Who It Affects
City of Winfield (local government) – gains authority to regulate and permit draft/keg beer sales via local ordinances.
Licensed ABC Board retailers in Winfield – may sell draft or keg beer to the general public if permitted by the local ordinance.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Winfield, by ordinance, may regulate and permit the sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board serving the general public.
Section 2: This act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its becoming law.

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