New bill to prevent organ harvesting filed in the Legislature
At least three families have received the bodies of their incarcerated loved ones after their death with organs missing.
2024 Legislative Session
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See recent postsALSC decision is a chilling halt to reproductive freedom
The decisions being made today are only further contributing to our state’s healthcare crisis.
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Three
The Legislature will return to begin its 10th legislative day (out of 30) on Tuesday.
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See recent postsAlabama’s abortion philosophy was always leading to an IVF catastrophe
If lawmakers were truly steeped in anti-abortion philosophy, they should have known IVF would ultimately be a fly in the ointment.
Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation
The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached.
House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap
The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about.
Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate
The bill will now move to the House for potential passage.
State Rep. Craig Lipscomb appointed to House Transportation Committee
Lipscomb will continue to serve as vice chair of both the House Health and Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit committees.
February 23, 2024
Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation
The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed."
Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee
The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House.