Elections Ivey urges voters to support “Aniah’s Law” on Election Day The law would give judges the power to deny bail to people charged with first-degree offenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 28, 2022
Elections Alabama mayors urge support for “Aniah’s Law” The first amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot, "Aniah's Law" would allow judges to deny bail to people charged with violent Class A Felonies. Jacob HolmesOctober 25, 2022
Elections Chip Brown announces he is running for re-election to the Alabama House If elected, it would be Brown's second term in the House of Representatives. Brandon MoseleyJune 25, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passes Aniah’s Law Aniah's law would allow district attorneys to request that bail be denied for persons charged with serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature House passes Aniah’s Law The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature House is expected to consider Aniah’s Law The proposed amendment would still need to be approved by Alabama voters. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bail reform bill named for Aniah Blanchard The Alabama House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday to pass legislation to give judges more discretion in denying bail to people accused of committing... Jessa Reid BollingFebruary 28, 2020