HB405 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Jefferson Co., sports wagering, Alabama Sports Wagering Commission, created, commission to issue licenses, authorize sports wagering agreements with other governments, Jefferson County Sports Wagering Act

Summary

Creates the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Act to regulate, tax, and distribute proceeds from local sports wagering through a new county commission.

What This Bill Does

Establishes the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Commission to regulate sports wagering in Jefferson County and issue licenses to operators, suppliers, management services providers, and occupational licensees. Imposes a 10% tax on adjusted gross receipts, deposits tax revenue into the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Fund, and distributes net profits to the county and its municipalities; imposes penalties for violations and allows civil actions. Allows wagering agreements with other governments and requires rules for responsible gaming, age limits, and internal controls. Creates licensing fees, background checks, and reporting requirements for licensees and their staff.

Who It Affects

• Operators, suppliers, management services providers, and occupational license holders (and their employees) must obtain licenses, follow rules, pay fees/taxes, undergo background checks, and maintain internal controls.
• Residents of Jefferson County and the counties' municipalities will receive distributions from the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Fund and are governed by the county's sports wagering regulatory framework.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Commission with specified membership and rulemaking authority to regulate all sports wagering in Jefferson County.
• Authorizes up to seven licenses (operator, supplier, management services provider, and occupational), with $100,000 application and renewal fees, five-year licenses, and mandatory background checks and ongoing compliance.
• Imposes a 10% tax on adjusted gross sports wagering receipts; money goes into the Jefferson County Sports Wagering Fund; up to 15% of gross deposits can be kept for admin costs (capped at $250,000); remaining net profits are distributed to Jefferson County and its municipalities.
• Allows sports wagering agreements with other governments; sets revenue sharing and regulatory requirements; prohibits unauthorized activities and imposes civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation and potential forfeiture of property.

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

Subjects

Jefferson County