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ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

second chance bill

Legislature

Alabama Senate passes Second Chance bill

SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.

March 19, 2025

“Second Chance” bill dies in House, leaving elderly men to die in prison

The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.

April 5, 2024

“Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support

The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence.

February 15, 2024

State Rep. England brings back “second chance bill”

The bill made it all the way through a Senate committee in its prior session but failed to reach the Senate floor.

December 12, 2023

Senate committee OKs second chance bill

The legislation was given a favorable of 8-2 and will move to the full Senate.

May 25, 2023