Senate committee advances “born alive” abortion bill
The legislation would make it a class A felony in Alabama for a physician not to provide competent care.
2021 Legislative Session
Simple lottery bill likely to be voted on Tuesday
The Alabama Senate is expected to vote on Sen. Jim McClendon's lottery bill, SB319, when it meets on Tuesday.
Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote
Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation.
Groups call on House, Senate to take up repeal of Habitual Felony Offender Act
Rep. Chris England's bill would repeal the law and allow incarcerated people serving under it a chance to have sentences revisited.
Alabama Senate passes Aniah’s Law
Aniah's law would allow district attorneys to request that bail be denied for persons charged with serious felonies.
Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee
The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate.
House passes bill to set minimum visitation standards during public health emergencies
The legislation sets minimum visitation requirements for a patient in a nursing home or hospital during public health emergencies.
House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System
The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent.
House OKs amendment banning election law changes six months before elections
HB388 would prevent election laws from being changed six months prior to a general election.
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