Alabama 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB234 — Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale

Last action — Currently Indefinitely Postponed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Currently Indefinitely Postponed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB234 do?
Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale
Who sponsors SB234?
SB234 is sponsored by Tim Melson (R).
What is the current status of SB234?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB234?
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