2025 Legislative Session

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Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout

Lawmakers claim public safety, but HB445 will shut down small businesses, criminalize legal products, and push vulnerable Alabamians toward the underground market.

Bill Britt

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April 11, 2025

Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight

Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers.

Jacob Holmes

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April 11, 2025

Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies

The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration.

Jacob Holmes

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April 11, 2025

Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul

Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students.

Mary Claire Wooten

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April 11, 2025

“Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law

The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence.

Jacob Holmes

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April 10, 2025

Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education

If enacted, the bill would prohibit sex education programs from demonstrating how to use contraception.

Jacob Holmes

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April 10, 2025

House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills

Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.

Chance Phillips

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April 10, 2025

Bills to regulate CBD, hemp-based products advance in committees

CBD and hemp-derived product are currently legally sold in retail stores including gas stations and stores.

Jacob Holmes

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April 10, 2025

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Second chances, stronger communities: ABPP’s commitment to strengthen Alabama

With the right support, individuals leaving incarceration can thrive and make lasting contributions to their communities.

Cam Ward

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April 10, 2025