Don't Say Gay

Legislature

Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session

Butler is again moving to restrict expression related to gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama classrooms.

September 2, 2025

HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.

May 1, 2025

A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.

April 30, 2025

Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.

April 10, 2025

Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week.

May 6, 2024

The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity.

May 2, 2024

The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds.

April 24, 2024

The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school.

April 23, 2024

This session has seen a flurry of bills aimed at limiting what individuals may read, watch, learn, and hear.

March 25, 2024

HB130 is an expansion of current law prohibiting teachers from leading instruction on gender identity or sexual orientation.

March 21, 2024