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.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 2, 2025

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.

Jacob Holmes

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May 1, 2025

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.

Jacob Holmes

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May 1, 2025

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.

Wesley Walter

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May 1, 2025

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.

Mary Claire Wooten

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May 1, 2025

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.

Alex Jobin

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May 1, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama

The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin. 

Alex Jobin

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May 1, 2025

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.

Jacob Holmes

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April 30, 2025