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AlabamaSB2872026 Regular SessionSenate

Alcoholic beverage importers; to recognize that an importer licensee may import alcoholic beverages from any jurisdiction outside of the State of Alabama

Sponsored By: Kirk Hatcher (Democratic)

Enacted

Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Vape shops gain hemp licenses with limits

Beginning October 1, 2026, specialty vape retailers with a valid Alabama state permit can qualify for a hemp-product retailer license. They must admit only people age 21 or older and have a dedicated public entrance. They must provide at least 500 square feet of customer-accessible hemp sales and service space, excluding offices and storage. An employee must stay in that area whenever the store is open to customers. All hemp purchases must take place inside the licensed premises, and the license must be clearly displayed.

Alcohol imports expand with strict sales limits

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama-licensed importers can bring in alcoholic drinks made in any jurisdiction outside Alabama. They can supply the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, or supply table wine and beer to wholesalers. Importers cannot sell directly to consumers; selling or delivering to retailers also requires a wholesaler license. Importers must register labels with federal approval or exemption documents before sale; unregistered products can be seized without a warrant. Deliveries must use original containers meeting federal fill standards. Importers must keep records open for inspection and mail monthly shipment reports before the 20th, covering the prior month. Licenses run through the license year beginning October 1 unless suspended or revoked.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kirk Hatcher

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 284 • No: 26

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Gudger Motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1264

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1310

Yes: 91 • No: 9 • Other: 5

House vote • 4/8/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1311

Yes: 79 • No: 17 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Hatcher motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 936

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 937

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/15/2026Senate

  2. Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Delivered to Governor

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Signature Requested

    4/9/2026House

  5. Third Reading in Second House

    4/8/2026House

  6. Economic Development and Tourism Engrossed Substitute Offered

    4/8/2026House

  7. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1310

    4/8/2026House

  8. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1311

    4/8/2026House

  9. Gudger Motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1264

    4/8/2026Senate

  10. Ready to Enroll

    4/8/2026Senate

  11. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    3/31/2026House

  12. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/31/2026House

  13. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

    3/19/2026House

  14. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/19/2026House

  15. Engrossed

    3/18/2026Senate

  16. Third Reading in House of Origin

    3/17/2026Senate

  17. Hatcher 1st Amendment Offered

    3/17/2026Senate

  18. Hatcher motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 936

    3/17/2026Senate

  19. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 937

    3/17/2026Senate

  20. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/19/2026Senate

  21. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    2/18/2026Senate

  22. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Tourism

    2/10/2026Senate

  23. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    2/10/2026Senate

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