Legislature House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably Mary Claire Wooten8 hours ago
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty The legislation comes after the story of Kandace Brown went viral online. Alex JobinMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public. Jacob HolmesMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence. Wesley WalterMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts” SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans. Mary Claire WootenMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Fight for Alabama Families to host IVF Advocacy Day at Alabama Statehouse The event will mark the first anniversary of the IVF Immunity Act. StaffMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Bondsmen challenge bill to allow partial cash bond Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business. Jacob HolmesMarch 3, 2025
Legislature House passes bill allowing private schools to hire school resource officers The bill passed the House unanimously and will now go to the governor's desk. Alex JobinMarch 3, 2025
Legislature Analysis | In week three, Alabama lawmakers advance ideological, costly bills Alabama lawmakers advanced ideological and costly bills in week three, including police immunity, prescription fees, immigration enforcement, and more. Bill BrittMarch 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Three The conclusion of the 10th Legislative day marks one-third of the Session days allowed for the Session. Beth LyonsMarch 3, 2025
Legislature Bill to create presumptive standard of joint custody gets first public hearing The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025