Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the governor.
2025 Legislative Session
Alabama bill criminalizes genetic theft, protects DNA privacy rights
The bill creates a crime for unauthorized DNA use, addressing privacy concerns and gaps in current federal protections.
Gov. Ivey signs “Lulu’s Law” to create shark alert system for Alabama beaches
The system is modeled after Amber Alerts, designed to provide real-time information to beachgoers and emergency personnel.
May 7, 2025
Bill to expand volunteer opportunities for retired physicians heads to Ivey’s desk
House Bill 346 would remove the 100-hour annual volunteer service requirement for retired physicians.
May 7, 2025
Critics warn Alabama immigration bill could harm families, encourage profiling
SB53 could criminalize transporting undocumented immigrants, raising fears of racial profiling, family separation and barriers to essential care.
Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk
SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
She said the budgets signed today will fund literacy and numeracy programs, the Turnaround Schools Initiative and STEM education in Huntsville.
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Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven
The Legislature will next convene for Day 28 on Tuesday, May 6.
Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk
The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law.