Lawmakers and proponents debate police immunity bill at public hearing
HB202 will appear before the House Judiciary Committee again next week.
2025 Legislative Session
Bill prioritizing private insurance coverage of children’s healthcare passes committee
The proposal would give judges the power to mandate that a child currently covered by Medicaid be added to a parent's employer-provided insurance.
Several bills introduced targeting illegal immigration
Several representatives have introduced new legislation targeting illegal immigration.
February 20, 2025
Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance
The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.
Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement
The legislative package has garnered bipartisan support.
February 19, 2025
Alabama Midwives Alliance supports SB87 and HB257
The Alabama Midwives Alliance urged community members, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support two bills.
February 19, 2025
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence
Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee.
Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate
The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board.
Senate approves new prison funding
The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion.