Legislature

ALGOP chairman: Republicans are ready for a productive 2026 Legislative Session

Wahl said lawmakers have laid important groundwork, pre-filing several pieces of legislation ahead of the 2026 session.

January 13, 2026

Prefiled bill would allow ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter

Prefiled by Rep. Chip Brown, the bill would also bar pharmacists from being disciplined for recommending off-label uses for drugs.

January 12, 2026

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces Connie Rowe as new chief of staff

A veteran of the Alabama House and former senior advisor, Rowe became the first woman to lead the House Republican Caucus.

January 12, 2026

Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law

State Rep. Chip Brown filed legislation Wednesday demanding prosecutors seek denial of bail in Class A felony cases where death occurred.

January 9, 2026

NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash addressed Alabama's ongoing labor shortage, urging lawmakers to ease regulatory and tax burdens on small businesses this session.

January 9, 2026

New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs

The measure mandated that the state's law enforcement agency apply reasonable standards of security to protect user privacy and card integrity.

January 8, 2026

ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities

The organization is defending voting rights and the First Amendment while calling for criminal legal reform and reproductive justice.

January 7, 2026

Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House

First elected in 2010, the representative championed landmark legislation on abortion, education reform and school choice during 16 years in office.

January 6, 2026

Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity

Prefiled in December, the bill would require eviction notices to contain language about how landlords can handle tenants’ personal property.

January 2, 2026

Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams

Rep. Phillip Pettus proposed barring exams in any language but English, citing fatal crashes and federal policy changes as his call to action.

January 1, 2026