HB152 Engrossed is a comprehensive bill that establishes the Alabama Gaming Control Act, which is contingent upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed in a separate House Bill during the 2024 Regular Session. The act sets up the Alabama Gaming Commission, which will be responsible for licensing and regulating casino-style gaming, sports wagering, and certain charitable gaming activities. It also creates the Alabama Lottery Corporation to administer a state lottery. The bill amends various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 to update criminal penalties for unlawful gaming activities, authorizes contracts based on lawful gaming activity, and imposes restrictions on campaign finance contributions related to gaming. It repeals certain sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 that pertain to gambling prohibitions and includes a contingency clause for repeal if the constitutional amendment is not ratified.

The bill also outlines the structure and duties of the Alabama Gaming Commission and the Alabama Lottery Corporation, including the appointment of board members and the president, the creation of the Gaming Trust Fund, and the distribution of funds. It details the application and licensing process for gaming establishments and sports wagering, the regulation of charitable gaming, and the operation of the state lottery. The bill introduces a state tax on gaming revenues, establishes criminal penalties for corruption and cheating in gaming, and prohibits the use of public welfare monies for gaming. It also includes provisions for the protection of minors and the confidentiality of lottery winners, as well as the regulation of lottery retailers and the prohibition of fraudulent lottery activities. The bill is set to become effective on June 1, 2024, if approved by the Governor or otherwise becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-12-20, 13A-12-21, 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-24, 13A-12-25, 13A-12-26, 13A-12-27, 13A-12-28, 13A-12-30
Engrossed: 13A-12-20, 13A-12-21, 13A-12-22, 13A-12-23, 13A-12-24, 13A-12-25, 13A-12-26, 13A-12-27, 13A-12-28, 13A-12-30