'Essential' bill could help keep local shop and restaurants open during emergency orders
The bill is now being sent to the governor's office.
Posted: Apr 3, 2021 7:54 PM
Updated: Apr 5, 2021 11:56 AM
Posted By: Alexis Scott
A bill heading to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for a signature could benefit small businesses and churches through emergency orders issued by the state.
It was filed in response to what happened about a year ago when COVID health orders forced some businesses to temporarily close.
WAAY 31 spoke with business owners in Huntsville about what this could mean for local businesses in the future.
Under the new bill, if signed by the governor, even places like salons will never have to close their doors or shelves for long periods of time again.