House committee advances a bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants
The bill would make it a Class C felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama.
2025 Legislative Session
Right to Repair Act goes before House Judiciary committee
The bill will be put to a vote next week after further discussion
Human cloning bill set aside by Senate Judiciary Committee
The bill does not include IVF and has been amended since to permit the cloning of individual organs for medical purposes.
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants.
An Alabama lawmaker missed sessions, but still got a full paycheck
Rep. Corey Harbison rarely attended sessions in 2024 and 2025 but remained on the roll, raising questions about accountability and transparency in legislative attendance.
Alabama Senate bill would restructure controversial Pardons and Paroles Board
Although parole approval rates began increase slightly in 2024, incarcerated people who appear to be prime candidates continue to be denied.
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command.
April 16, 2025
House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics
Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably.
House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants
The bill would make it a felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama.
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight
More than 890 bills have been introduced to date.