House Bill 577 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Sam JonesRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Class 2 municipalities; sale of alcoholic beverages, restrictions amended

Summary

HB577 would allow Class 2 municipalities in Alabama to start selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes off-premises Sunday alcohol sales to begin at 10:00 a.m. in Class 2 municipalities, in addition to any existing rules about sale times. It clarifies that this authority is added on top of current local and state regulations. The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Who It Affects

• Class 2 municipalities in Alabama, which would gain the authority to permit Sunday off-premises alcohol sales starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Retailers and businesses that sell alcoholic beverages in Class 2 municipalities, who could begin Sunday off-premises sales at 10:00 a.m. if local authorities approve
• Residents and visitors in Class 2 municipalities who purchase alcohol for off-premises use on Sundays, gaining access earlier in the day where permitted

Key Provisions

• Adds a new provision allowing off-premises Sunday alcohol sales to commence at 10:00 a.m. in Class 2 municipalities.
• This authority exists in addition to any existing authority for sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Effective immediately upon enactment.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 5, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Counties & Municipalities