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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Gaming
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ensler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Economic Development and Tourism)