Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Nine
More than 930 bills have been introduced to date.
Legislature
House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade
Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries.
House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history.
Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate
SB186 and SB187 would require content filters and parental controls on devices and in the app store.
Committees OK bills for grocery, convenience stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails
Alabama already permits licensed grocery and convenience stores to sell beer, wine and malt-based cocktails.
Alabama House of Representatives passes the Laken Riley Act
Alabama's Laken Riley Act would allow state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a agreements with federal law enforcement agencies.
Senate GOP pushes porn filters, ballot security, and board transparency bills
With seven days left in session, GOP lawmakers race to pass key cultural legislation.
April 18, 2025
Alabama House passes Lulu’s Law to establish shark alert system
Lulu’s Law is inspired by Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, who survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida.
April 18, 2025
State Rep. Harbison formally resigns from Legislature
Harbison announced plans to resign last month, but APR reported Wednesday that Harbison has not attended the legislative session this year.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes bill to restructure Board of Pardons and Paroles
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill with bipartisan support, with eight members voting in favor and three against.