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AL SB287
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kirk Hatcher
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AI Summary
- Licensed importers may now import alcoholic beverages manufactured anywhere outside Alabama, including domestically produced products from other U.S. states, not just products manufactured outside the United States
- Importer license year changes from January 1 to October 1 to align with other ABC license categories
- Licensees must register labels and file federal certificate of label approvals with the ABC Board before making sales; unregistered products are considered contraband subject to warrantless seizure
- Monthly shipment reports for beer, table wine, and all alcoholic beverages must be submitted to the ABC Board by the 20th of each month
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverage importers; to recognize that an importer licensee may import alcoholic beverages from any jurisdiction outside of the State of Alabama
Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Tourism2/10/2026
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