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SB 275ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law
Enacted

Alabaster City Council Authorized to Establish Up to Two Entertainment Districts

Original title: City of Alabaster; entertainment districts authorized

Last action · March 3, 2026: EnactedSponsor: April Weaver

Companion · HB 408same policy, House version
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What This Bill Does

The Alabaster City Council is authorized to establish up to two s by ordinance, allowing patrons to carry open containers of alcoholic beverages within designated areas starting June 1, 2026. The legislation permits participating s to obtain entertainment district permits and empowers the city to set operating hours, enforce regulations, and establish penalties for violations.

Why it matters

Local alcohol-serving establishments and residents gain the legal framework for open-container zones within defined half-mile areas, altering public consumption rules and local business options.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Alabaster City Council

The council is granted discretionary authority to establish, regulate, and enforce up to two entertainment districts by ordinance.

Directly affected

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees

On-premises alcohol licensees located within an entertainment district may obtain special permits allowing patrons to exit with open containers.

Directly affected

Alabaster residents and patrons

Patrons gain the ability to possess open containers within designated public areas of the entertainment districts subject to city rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many entertainment districts can Alabaster create?
The city council may establish not more than two s.
Can patrons carry open containers between different bars in the district?
Patrons may walk around the with open containers, but they may not enter the premises of another licensee with open or closed containers acquired elsewhere.
When does this law take effect?
The act becomes effective on June 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

17 actions
  1. Mar 3, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Feb 24, 2026House
    Signature Requested
  3. Feb 24, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  4. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Enrolled
  5. Feb 24, 2026Senate
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Feb 24, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 513
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  1. Feb 24, 2026House
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Feb 19, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Shelby County Legislation
  6. Feb 17, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 417
  7. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  8. Feb 12, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  9. Feb 11, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  10. Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  11. Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Shelby County Legislation

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Voting Record

Motion succeededSenate2/17/2026Alabama LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 417

Total

35

Yes
32
No
0
Present
0
Not voting
3
Abstain
0
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Sponsors

April WeaverSenate · District 14RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, Alabama, Alabaster and 1 more
OrganizationAlabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board“State board licensing alcoholic beverage sellers”Map →
locationAlabama“State jurisdiction”Map →
locationAlabaster“City where entertainment districts may be established”Map →
locationShelby County“County where the City of Alabaster is located”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy15
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz25
    Current news / social attention level

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