Lawmakers and proponents debate police immunity bill at public hearing
HB202 will appear before the House Judiciary Committee again next week.
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements
Alabama bill establishes firearm hold agreements for mental health support
The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide.
Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model
The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday.
Alabama House committee approves bill for parole oversight
HB40 seeks oversight of the parole board to address low approval rates and requiring written explanations for deviations from guidelines.
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
HB89 provides prenatal care to low-income pregnant people, improving maternal health with an estimated $1 million annual cost.
Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s EssentiAL Plan to boost workforce inclusion
The Women's Foundation of Alabama continues to advocate for the EssentiAL Plan to increase workforce participation this legislative session.
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.
Alabama Senate passes “What is a Woman” bill
The central aim of Sen. April Weaver's bill is to establish legal definitions of "male" and "female" based on biological sex.
Alabama Senate’s “What is a Woman” bill passes committee
The bill, introduced by Sen. April Weaver, now receives a second reading in the Senate.