Two House Democrats push for gambling, lottery bills as session nears halfway point

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 510

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Two Alabama House Democrats said Wednesday that they have filed or plan to file file lottery and gambling bills, though passage may be difficult as the 2026 legislative session approaches the halfway mark.

Rep. Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, is pushing for a bill he’s calling the “Clean Lottery Act.” Ensler said the bill, a constitutional amendment, would establish a lottery in the state, though he did not discuss details. The bill had not been filed as …

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