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AL SB287

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Hatcher

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

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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