Alabama House committee OKs squat truck ban, police retirement bill
During its first 2026 meeting, a House committee reviewed a slew of law enforcement and vehicle regulation bills, advancing five measures.
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Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members
The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states.
Anti-riot bill moves to Senate
Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest
The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor.
Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system
The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement.
House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System
The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent.
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting
Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest.
House passes bill to make it a hate crime to attack law enforcement
The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would add law enforcement officers to Alabama’s hate crimes statute. It now moves to the Senate. The House passed HB59 by a margin of 92 to 0. Under current law a crime become a hate crime if a person is victimized because of their race, creed, … Continued
Rep. Allen Treadaway’s wife, Susan, has died
Saturday, Susan Treadaway. The wife of State Representative Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) has died from a battle with cancer. She was 55. Governor Kay Ivey (R) said on Twitter, “I offer my prayers and condolences to Rep. Treadaway in the loss of his wife, Susan. May our God of comfort surround him and his family in … Continued
Committee approves bill to allow retired law enforcement to work as school resource officers
The Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee approved a bill Wednesday to allow retired law enforcement officers to be hired as school security guards and school resources officers. House Bill 209 is sponsored by state Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen. Pettus is a retired state trooper. Pettus said the bill would allow a sheriff … Continued