HR212 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gil Isbell

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

State, urged to study and get public comment in regards to spirit infused refreshments

Summary

This is a non-binding resolution urging Alabama's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to study spirit-infused refreshments, gather public input, and consider a regulatory framework with proposed legislation.

What This Bill Does

Urges the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to study spirit-infused refreshments, assess demand, and identify any changes in law needed to regulate this new beverage category. Encourages input from the alcoholic beverage industry, other regulators, and the general public, with comments due within 30 days after enactment. Requires the Board to deliver its findings and any proposed legislation, along with relevant public commentary, to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate within 14 days after the 30-day comment period ends.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: tasked with studying the category, evaluating regulatory needs, collecting comments, and reporting findings and proposed legislation.
• Alcoholic beverage industry, other regulators, and the general public in Alabama: invited to study and provide comments to help shape a regulatory framework for spirit-infused refreshments.

Key Provisions

• Urges the ABC Board to study spirit-infused refreshments, assess demand, and determine any required changes in law to implement a new regulatory framework.
• Urges industry stakeholders, other regulators, and the general public to study these subjects and submit comments to the board within 30 days after enactment.
• Requires the ABC Board to deliver to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, within 14 days after the 30-day comment period ends, a copy of its findings, any proposed legislation, and relevant public commentary.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative