Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 138: Franchises; prohibit franchisor from requiring franchisee to operate on a religious day, exceptions provided
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 138 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Franchises; prohibit franchisor from requiring franchisee to operate on a religious day, exceptions provided. Primary sponsor: Dan Roberts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Businesses & Financial Institutions
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Signature Requested
- Third Reading in Second House
- Commerce and Small Business Engrossed Substitute Offered (Commerce and Small Business)
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1304
- Blackshear 1st Amendment Offered
- Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1305
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1306
- Gudger Motion to Concur In and Adopt House Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1260
- Ready to Enroll
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