Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law
Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date.
Rep. Rolanda Hollis
Hollis elected vice chair of Jefferson County delegation
This is the first leadership position for Hollis, who was elected in 2017.
House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women
The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar.