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House Bill 58 bans discrimination against disabled receiving organ transplants

Thursday, the Alabama House Health Committee gave a favorable report to a House bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against the disabled on organ donation lists. House Bill 58 is sponsored by State Representative Debbie Wood, R-Valley. “I don’t know how familiar you are with Down Syndrome.” said Wood. “They have an extra … Continued
February 10, 2020

Alabama House of Representatives Passes Four Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of abortions performed in the State of Alabama. Republicans in the House easily brushed aside filibusters of the legislation from Alabama’s outnumbered Democrat House minority. Rep. Ed Henry (R) from Decatur … Continued
March 5, 2014

House Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Pro-Life Bills

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representative Health Committee passed four pieces of Pro-Life legislation aimed at reducing the number of babies killed in abortions in Alabama. The legislation was prioritized by House Health Committee Chairman Jim McClendon (R) from Springville. HB 490, the Fetal Heartbeat Act, is sponsored … Continued
February 27, 2014

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Oppose Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The ACLU was quick to comment on the Alabama House Health Committee’s passage of four Pro-Life bills.  The groups said in a written statement that: HB 489, HB 490, HB 493, HB 494 pose a great threat to women. The Executive Director of the ACLU of Alabama, Susan Watson … Continued
February 27, 2014