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Alabama leaders say gambling legislation is unlikely to advance in 2026

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Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger said he did not expect gambling legislation to come forward in the 2026 session, while House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said the House had no active proposals. Any proposal would need to originate in the Senate, and a constitutional amendment would require approval by two-thirds of both chambers before a statewide vote.

With no active House proposals and Senate leaders not expecting legislation, gambling framework changes are unlikely this session.

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