Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 257: Gaming; state lottery and other gaming activities, authorized by general law; gaming commission, authorized to license and regulate gaming activities; Governor, authorized to negotiate Tribal-State gaming compact, constitutional amendment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 257 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gaming; state lottery and other gaming activities, authorized by general law; gaming commission, authorized to license and regulate gaming activities; Governor, authorized to negotiate Tribal-State gaming compact, constitutional amendment. Primary sponsor: Coleman (M). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on 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
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman (M) | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Senate Committee on Tourism
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Tourism)