Bill to criminalize church protests advances in House
The bill is a response to an incident at a Minnesota church last month.
Legislature
House committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico
The committee also heard a bill by Representative Mark Gidley on prohibiting the term "West Bank" for Israel's West Bank.
House committee punts votes on social media, joint custody regulations
Committee members questioned proposed regulations aimed at controlling minors' social media use and earnings, leading the chair to postpone all scheduled bill votes.
Lawmakers advance Safe Street Act targeting DUI deaths
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to increase penalties for DUI-related deaths and authorize restitution for victims' families.
House committee advances campus chaplain support bill
A House committee advanced a bill to allow local school boards to permit campus chaplains to provide voluntary support services for educators.
SNAP candy and soda ban clears Alabama Senate committee
Senator Robert Stewart warned that the state Legislature should not “legislate dignity away from Alabamians” before voting against the bill.
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.
Gov. Ivey announces support for the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act
Following a tragedy in Texas, legislators filed House Bill 381 to establish new minimum safety requirements for all Alabama summer camps.
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.
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.