Legislature Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. Mary Claire Wooten17 hours ago
Legislature Pre-filed bill would create oversight for parole board Rep. Chris England's bill would create a temporary council to oversee the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Legislature State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill” The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2023
Legislature Bill to create drug trafficking manslaughter charge back on agenda Although the Legislature passed this bill in 2023, a glitch led to Gov. Kay Ivey signing the wrong version into law. Jacob HolmesDecember 11, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Colvin files bill to block mask mandates A variety of medical experts, including at UAB, have published statistics that show masks were an effective way to prevent the COVID-19 transmission. Jacob HolmesDecember 8, 2023
Legislature ACLU releases “State House to Prison Pipeline” evaluation of legislative session A significant portion of bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature aim to intensify the criminal legal system's punitive measures. Bill BrittDecember 6, 2023
Legislature New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Legislature Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024 The 2024 agenda is ambitious, focusing on improving mental health services at the local level. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Legislature State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives ADAH Director Steve Murray said the board’s setup has led to stability. Jacob HolmesNovember 30, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples The bill would restrict how genetic testing companies and contractors that provide them with services can retain and disclose biological samples. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2023
Legislature Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama Alabama may be poised to resolve the long-standing debate on gaming and finally let its people decide. Bill BrittNovember 28, 2023