Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.
2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ivey touts new laws to benefit Alabama National Guard members, veterans
The package expands tuition aid, eases licensing and hiring, and grants tax and housing breaks for Guard members, veterans and military families.
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.
Alabama Cannabis Coalition reflects on mixed results from legislative session
Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.
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Bill to close primaries dies without vote
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
Alabama House passes Ten Commandments display in schools bill
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Bill to limit SNAP benefits passed by House, sent to governor
Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.
Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The measure won unanimous House approval after lawmakers added Representative Barbara Drummond to the act’s new name honoring longtime clean-air advocates.