Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor
Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate.
2025 Legislative Session
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens
It aims to allow parolees and probationers the opportunity to obtain licenses without automatic disqualification for those whose crimes have no relevance to the positions.
May 2, 2025
Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions
The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.
Senate Democrats block sex ed bill with late-night filibuster
The bill that would require Alabama public schools to teach abstinence-based sex education is likely dead.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act
The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill
HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force.
Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama
The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin.
Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.