Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
StateAlabamaEnacted
SB 138: Franchises; prohibit franchisor from requiring franchisee to operate on a religious day, exceptions provided
Dan Roberts
SB 138 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality60%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This legislation mandates a shift in contractual rights between franchisors and franchisees by restricting required operating hours based on religious observance.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Protects franchisee autonomy regarding religious practice
Risks
- Potential disruption to standardized franchise operating models
- Possible impact on revenue and operational efficiency
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides legal accommodation for religious practice
- May support religious observance among business owners
Risks
- Potential for uneven application across different franchise models
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
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No full text available for review
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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