Committee advances bill to ban Drag Shows at schools, libraries
The stripped-down bill would prohibit drag shows in public schools and libraries.
Legislature
House passes bill defining gender terms after limiting debate
The bill, now just a signature away from becoming law, would exclude transgender women from the definition of "woman."
Cost for Alabama’s mega-prison plan swells again
Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, bringing the total to $1.28 billion.
House Health Committee approves three bills, including “What is a Woman Act”
The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of Genesis."
Bills on regulations and public notices approved by Senate committee
Elliott called SB29, which would place deadlines on license approvals, “the oomph to say go ahead and process this application.”
Legislation changing veterans board, commissioner held over after lengthy discussion
A number of added amendments led lawmakers to hold over a bill that would make the Veterans Affairs commissioner a governor's cabinet position.
Unemployment changes, death penalty for child rape pass the House
Bills changing unemployment requirements, imposing the death penalty and requiring parental consent for vaccines passed the House on Tuesday.
Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date.
Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers opposes SB93 and SB99
According to AAHC, the new fee would result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person or $3,600 per family in prescription costs.
February 11, 2025
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Activists argue that the bill is a targeted attack on the rights and liberties of transgender Alabamians.