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AL SB257
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Section 65 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022, which currently prohibits the Legislature from authorizing lotteries or gift enterprises
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Authorizes the Legislature to establish a state lottery, in-person casino-style games at licensed establishments, and sports wagering both in-person and online
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Creates a gaming commission within the executive branch to license and regulate all gaming activities, with a law enforcement division to eliminate unlawful gaming
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Prohibits any future local constitutional amendments relating to gaming activities (including lotteries, casinos, sports wagering, raffles, and bingo), though existing local bingo amendments remain in effect
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Authorizes the Governor to negotiate a Tribal-State gaming compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for Class III games and sports wagering on tribal trust lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Legislative Description
Gaming; state lottery and other gaming activities, authorized by general law; gaming commission, authorized to license and regulate gaming activities; Governor, authorized to negotiate Tribal-State gaming compact, constitutional amendment
Gaming
Last Action
Pending Senate Tourism
2/3/2026