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House passes bill to notify parents when their child receives a traffic citation

State representatives authorized a $100,000 electronic system Thursday for legal guardians to opt into notifications for a minor's traffic infractions.

February 13, 2026

Committee passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces

Alabama lawmakers moved Wednesday to include electronic nicotine delivery systems in the state’s indoor smoking ban while honoring Senator Vivian Figures.

February 12, 2026

Alabama House passes income tax credit for food bank donations by farmers

Lawmakers unanimously approved the measure to reduce food waste and combat hunger by offering financial incentives for donating surplus agricultural products.

February 11, 2026

AG Marshall endorses legislation to restrict CDL access to English speakers

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall backed a federal proposal to limit commercial licenses to English-proficient citizens and legal residents.

February 10, 2026

Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations

Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.

February 9, 2026

Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators

The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.

February 6, 2026

House committee passes bill to require additional criteria for parole considerations

The bipartisan measure requires the Parole Board to analyze an inmate’s employment, education and risk assessment when determining release, aiming for better outcomes.

February 5, 2026

Senate committee passes bill to OK digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs

An Alabama Senate committee quickly approved legislation requiring the state to offer digital driver’s licenses and IDs for a $15 fee.

February 4, 2026

Legal Services Alabama announces 2026 Justice, Fairness, and Hope Awards recipients

A retired federal judge, the state bar president, and a long-serving state senator were honored for their advocacy supporting low-income Alabamians.

February 4, 2026

Drilling proposal threatens Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest wildlife

Conservation groups formally objected to the Trump administration plan, arguing that opening the 83,000-acre oasis would endanger 19 federally protected species.

February 3, 2026