Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees
Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges.
2025 Legislative Session
House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill
The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317.
Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board
The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role.
Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings
The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017.
Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8
SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state.
Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee
HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder.
Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations
Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation.
February 27, 2025
Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans
Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly.
Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.
February 26, 2025
Bill backed by Gov. Ivey would secure paid parental leave for state employees, educators
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the proposal would provide eligible state and public school employees with fully paid parental leave.
February 26, 2025