Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 449: Alabama Lottery, established; Alabama Lottery Corporation, established to operate and regulate lottery games; revenue distribution, provided; criminal penalties for gambling offenses, increased

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

Plain-language summary

HB 449 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alabama Lottery, established; Alabama Lottery Corporation, established to operate and regulate lottery games; revenue distribution, provided; criminal penalties for gambling offenses, increased. Primary sponsor: Phillip Ensler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phillip Ensler (Democratic).