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Committee advances bill to make speeding alone not a jailable offense

The bill would make the charge of speeding alone a charge where the offender could not be sentenced to jail or prison.

April 15, 2021

Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee

The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate.

April 8, 2021

Medical marijuana legislation held over another week

Medical marijuana legislation was held up in committee while representatives spend more time writing amendments.

April 1, 2021

Anti-rioting bill advances out of committee

Democrats opposed the legislation, saying it could affect peaceful protesters, too.

March 17, 2021

House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana

The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama.

March 10, 2021

Committee OKs bill to make it a crime to lie to law enforcement

A bill to make it a crime to give a false statement to law enforcement advanced in the House Judiciary Committee.

February 26, 2021

Bill banning the doxing of first responders, public servants advances in committee

A violation of this law would be a Class A misdemeanor if passed.

February 26, 2021

House committee gives favorable report to “born alive” bill

“The born alive” bill, House Bill 237, is sponsored by State Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg.

February 25, 2021

Bill to repeal Memorial Preservation Act fails to advance

Rep. Juandalynn Givan's bill was sent to a subcommittee after the state House Judiciary Committee failed to approve an amendment.

February 11, 2021

House committee advances COVID liability bill

The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.

February 11, 2021