House passes bill criminalizing medical treatment of minors experiencing gender dysphoria
The bill was debated for under 20 minutes before Republicans brought a motion to end discussion of the legislation.
Rep. Chris England
England calls for passage of parole reform bill
Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.
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 committee OKs anti-riot bill
Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully.
House committee approves bill to provide parole guideline oversight
The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines.
ALFA announces round of endorsements
ALFA is supporting Sens. Garlan Gudger, Will Barfoot and Donnie Chesteen along with Reps. Rhett Marques, Ben Robbins, and Chris England.
Special session recap: State completes redistricting, passes anti-vaccine mandate bills
Here’s a look back at how the special session developed in both the House and Senate.
Families plead for changes to Alabama’s parole system
Data shows a dramatic reduction in pardons and paroles, and a racial divide among who is denied.
Gov. Kay Ivey signs criminal justice reform bills into law
While the Legislature took up some reform measures this session, lawmakers declined to pass more substantive sentencing reforms.
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