House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics
Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably.
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House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants
The bill would make it a felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama.
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight
More than 890 bills have been introduced to date.
Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update
“This was without a doubt our most comprehensive week of the session,” Ledbetter said.
April 14, 2025
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers.
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration.
Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul
Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students.
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction
The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours.
April 11, 2025
Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education
If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception.
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.