Alabama lawmakers consider funding adult-size changing tables in public restrooms
Public restrooms in Alabama could soon be equipped with adult-size changing tables if lawmakers approve of a new bill.
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Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Two
463 bills have been introduced to date.
Alabama House Republicans want to require “Gulf of America” name change
Legislation proposed by House Republicans would require new maps, educational materials, documents and websites to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.
Nonprofit advocacy group shares support for bill for incarcerated pregnant women
Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.
Speaker: Legislature advances key bills in second week of 2025 session
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, highlighted several key legislative actions taken by the House this week.
February 14, 2025
Rep. Clouse appointed chairman of Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
Clouse assumes this chairmanship as Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, is leaving the House.
February 14, 2025
House Judiciary Committee clashes with NRA over concealed carry legislation
An individual is required to inform a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed gun. But there is currently no criminal penalty.
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.
Pro Tem Gudger hires Rep. Randall Shedd as constituent affairs director
Shedd will resign from the House seat he has held since winning a special election in 2013.
February 13, 2025