The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions
Alabama's new law severely restricts hemp and CBD products, banning smokable hemp, capping THC, and prohibiting online sales, impacting businesses statewide.
2025 Legislative Session
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See recent postsThe 10 worst bills that Alabama lawmakers didn’t pass (yet)
From "Jail the Librarians" to mandating prayer, discover the 10 worst bills Alabama lawmakers nearly passed but left on the cutting room floor.
May 27, 2025
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See recent postsThe 5 best bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session
This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety.
May 23, 2025
Gov. Ivey signs bill protecting physician-patient communication
The law bans contractual clauses that prevent physicians from discussing treatment costs, lower-cost alternatives, and other care options.
May 23, 2025
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See recent postsThe 5 worst bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session
From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs.
May 22, 2025
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Ivey celebrated signing 287 bills into law and touted successes on family values, veterans, teachers’ leave, education, tax relief, and public safety.
May 22, 2025
Final Alabama 2025 Legislative Report
Lawmakers passed measures on voter integrity, hemp regulation, and energy infrastructure, while other notable bills on education and healthcare failed.
Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a new law that requires using the state's AVID database and removes ERIC for maintaining voter rolls.
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
Ivey enacted legislation providing enhanced legal protections for police officers and strengthening accountability measures for juveniles across the state.
May 16, 2025
Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session
A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final day.