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Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session

Advocates from across Alabama shared takeaways from the session, highlighting prison, energy and voting rights reforms alongside stronger public engagement with policymakers.
April 13, 2026

Alabama Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action react to shootings in Valhermoso Springs

The Alabama chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, on Friday released statements in response to reports of a shooting in Valhermoso Springs that left seven people dead. “This is another sad reminder of the continued toll that gun violence is taking on Alabamian families,” … Continued
June 8, 2020

Senate committee approves permitless carry bill

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to give a favorable report to a permitless carry bill—also called constitutional carry by its proponents—which would allow all Alabama adult citizens who have not lost their gun rights to carry their weapons concealed without having to purchase a concealed carry permit. Senate Bill 1 is sponsored by … Continued
March 6, 2020

Moms Demand Action and so should we

Something is wrong with us. Yes, us. Here in the United States. Us. US. U.S. Just this past weekend, we had mass shootings at a garlic festival in northern California, at a block party in Brooklyn, and at a Walmart store in northwestern Mississippi. And there were five more. They’re happening so fast, we can’t … Continued
August 1, 2019

Alabama Moms Demand Action applaud legislators for defeating gun laws

Volunteers with the Alabama Chapter of Moms Demand Action announced their support for Alabama lawmakers who did not advance any major pro-gun bills. Permit-less carry legislation failed to advance to the floor of either House this session. The Alabama Legislature adjourned the 2019 legislative session on Friday. Volunteers with the Alabama chapter of Moms Demand … Continued
June 4, 2019

House Judiciary Committee considers red flag law

The House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday for House Bill 265, which would allow a court to order law enforcement to seize a person’s guns if there is evidence that they are a danger to themselves or the community. HB265 is sponsored by State Rep. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham. Coleman said the legislation creates … Continued
April 18, 2019

House Committee advances bill to expand stand your ground law

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to advance HB 49, which would expand Alabama’s existing Stand Your Ground law. The current law establishes that a person may use deadly physical force to defend themselves or others from life-threatening physical force. HB 49 extends the stand your ground law to Church. HB 49 effectively authorizes … Continued
March 22, 2019

North Alabama Legislative leaders hold public legislative forum in Huntsville

Several state legislators representing Madison County held a town hall listening event Monday at the Huntsville City Hall. Sen. Arthur Orr said that the purpose of the forum is for the legislature to hear from the public and the legislators, including Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, listened as Madison County resident after Madison County … Continued
February 26, 2019