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2021 Legislative Session

Governor / Legislature

Gov. Kay Ivey signs resolution supporting Israel

Some Democrats voiced opposition to the resolution following the deaths of more than 200 Palestinian civilians after Israeli attacks.

May 24, 2021

Governor signs bill allowing restaurants to have dog dining areas

Restaurants will be allowed to set aside outside dining areas where customers can eat meals with their dogs.

May 24, 2021

Marijuana advocates celebrate after Ivey signs medical marijuana legislation

Marijuana advocates thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for signing the medical marijuana bill and sponsors for their work carrying the legislation.

May 21, 2021

Governor signs bill to end Alabama’s school yoga ban

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation ending the ban on yoga in Alabama public schools.

May 21, 2021

The session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead

"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."

May 20, 2021

Alabama becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana

The bill's sponsor estimates that it will be at least a year before medical marijuana will be available in Alabama.

May 20, 2021

Governor signs innovation bills to help accelerate economic development

Both bills were priorities of the Alabama Innovation Commission.

May 20, 2021

House Speaker says that 2021 was a good session

Despite the House's inability to pass a gambling bill, Speaker Mac McCutcheon said that the 2021 Legislative Session was a good one.

May 19, 2021

Senate leadership “pleased” with the 2021 Legislative Session

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, R-Jasper, said he was pleased with the outcome of the 2021 Legislative Session.

May 19, 2021

Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021?

Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far.

May 19, 2021