House Bill 408 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Russell BedsoleRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized

Summary

HB408 lets the City of Alabaster create up to two entertainment districts with special alcohol rules and open-container allowances.

What This Bill Does

Allows the Alabaster City Council to designate up to two entertainment districts, each not larger than 0.5 mile by 0.5 mile and able to include Alabama ABC licensees. The ordinance can set district hours and other operating rules, and may revoke a district designation. Retail licensees in a district may obtain an entertainment district permit, and patrons may exit licensed premises with open containers within the district but cannot bring alcohol into other licensee premises. Non-licensees are prohibited from possessing or bringing outside alcohol into the district during hours of operation, and enforcement with penalties is provided; the act becomes effective June 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Alcoholic beverage licensees within Alabaster districts: may obtain an entertainment district permit and operate under district-specific rules, including open-container allowances within the district.
• City residents and visitors in Alabaster: will be subject to district hours, container rules, and city enforcement.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes designation of up to two entertainment districts by ordinance.
• Districts may include ABC licensees and must be within an area not exceeding 0.5 mile by 0.5 mile.
• The ordinance may regulate hours, revoke district designation, and regulate other operational aspects.
• Retail licensees in districts may obtain an entertainment district permit.
• Patrons may exit licensed premises with open containers within the district but cannot enter another licensee's premises with alcohol acquired elsewhere.
• Non-licensees may not possess or bring outside alcohol into the district during operating hours.
• City enforcement of the ordinance and penalties for violations.
• Effective date: June 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Shelby County