Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Four Alabama faith leaders spoke against the bill, while four individuals spoke in favor of the bill.
2025 Legislative Session
Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances
The Medical Association of the State of Alabama supports the bill, noting its potential to expand healthcare access for patients in need
March 6, 2025
Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate
A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction.
House Judiciary Committee passes several bills to the House floor
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee convened to consider a series of bills and went on to pass several of them.
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder passes Alabama House
HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion.
Alabama House passes bill to exempt nursing mothers from jury duty
The legislation comes after the story of Kandace Brown went viral online.
Lawmakers push Ten Commandments mandate, faith leaders push back
Faith leaders from the Interfaith Alliance of Central Alabama have expressed strong opposition, citing concerns over religious freedom.
March 5, 2025
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Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines
HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of vaccines to the public.