House Bill 144 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim CarnsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Vestavia Hills; entertainment districts, city council authorized to establish

Summary

HB144 authorizes Vestavia Hills to establish up to five entertainment districts where alcohol purchased from on-premises licenses can be consumed anywhere within the district, effective immediately.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, Vestavia Hills City Council can create up to five entertainment districts by ordinance. In any district, people may drink alcohol that was purchased at an on-premises license (bars, restaurants, etc.) anywhere within the district. The law specifies that on-premises consumption includes any location inside the district. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who It Affects

• Residents and visitors of Vestavia Hills who may drink alcohol within the new entertainment districts, subject to district boundaries and local rules.
• Owners and employees of bars, restaurants, and other venues with on-premises alcohol licenses in Vestavia Hills, whose customers may consume drinks within the entertainment districts.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Vestavia Hills City Council, by ordinance, may establish up to five total entertainment districts within the city.
• Within each entertainment district, consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased from on-premises licenses is permitted anywhere within the district.
• On-premises consumption includes anywhere within the district.
• This act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Jefferson County