A state senator believes that a new bill might appear in the current legislative session
Discussions about gambling legalization in Alabama may not be entirely over, as lawmakers indicate the possibility of revisiting the issue this legislative session. Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton suggested that a new bill and constitutional amendment could still surface, though no formal proposal has been introduced.
Singleton mentioned that he has heard discussions about potential legislation that would include sports betting, a lottery, and other forms of gaming. However, he emphasized that no bill has been presented yet, making it difficult for him and his colleagues to commit their support. He acknowledged that the specifics of the gaming classifications—whether class II or class III—would play a role in determining what could realistically pass in the Senate.
Efforts to legalize gambling in the Yellowhammer State faced a significant hurdle in 2024 when a proposed constitutional amendment fell just one vote short in the Senate after passing through the House. With the 2025 session now underway, the issue remains unresolved, and no new legislation has been filed.
Senator Greg Albritton, a long-time supporter of gambling legislation, recently commented that the Senate is currently two or three votes shy of the necessary support to pass a constitutional amendment. He also noted that a key challenge lies in the reluctance of some legislators to address the topic at all.
Despite the setbacks, the conversation around gambling legalization appears to be ongoing. Whether lawmakers can generate enough support for a new proposal remains uncertain, but the topic is not entirely off the table as discussions continue in Montgomery.
