Alabama legislators continually seek ways to improve economic opportunities in the state across several different industries, including entertainment. During the 2025 legislative session, the state passed a law aimed at boosting Alabama’s music industry.

HB373, which takes effect October 1, 2025, expands the scope of the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009. The new law officially renames the Alabama Film Office as the Alabama Entertainment Office and significantly broadens the types of productions eligible for state incentives.

For the first time, music albums are now considered qualified productions. To be eligible, albums must have at least $30,000 in production expenses, and incentives are capped at $200,000 per project. Music videos and soundtracks also qualify under specifi

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