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.
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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 Judiciary Committee passes bill to restructure Board of Pardons and Paroles
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill with bipartisan support, with eight members voting in favor and three against.
Human cloning bill set aside by Senate Judiciary Committee
The bill does not include IVF and has been amended since to permit the cloning of individual organs for medical purposes.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves several bills including Glock switch legislation
The committee approved SB116 and SB31, two bills that look to create penalties for the possession of Glock switches.
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Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approves permitless carry bill
Most law enforcement officers and agencies say the bill would endanger the safety of officers and the public, and remove funds from sheriff offices.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes wiretapping bill
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee passed Wednesday a bill to allow state-level wiretapping of individuals suspected of certain felony drug crimes.
Senate to consider amendment potentially harmful to Alabama hemp industry
The amendment to House Bill 2 would criminalize Delta 8 and Delta 10 in the state of Alabama.