Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee

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 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.

Alex Jobin

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April 17, 2025

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.

Alex Jobin

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April 17, 2025

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.

Alex Jobin

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February 13, 2025

Opinion

We’re watching hate unfold. Again.

Gender-affirming medical treatment is supported by every major medical association because such care is evidence-based.

Joey Kennedy

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March 6, 2022

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.

Eddie Burkhalter

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March 2, 2022

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.

John H. Glenn

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February 10, 2022

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.

Brandon Moseley

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April 5, 2021