State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough

Legislature / Health

Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use

This bill, entitled the Alabama Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, cited "reasons of conscience, including religious convictions" as legally protected justifications.

Wesley Walter

July 16, 2025

Immigration law text on black book and judge gavel on US of America flag background, top view. Migration, emigration visa in USA concept

Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement

Alabama’s state lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating immigration measures upon the 2025 Legislative Session’s start.

Wesley Walter

January 21, 2025

New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants

A new bill looks to expand the jurisdiction of local police, allowing them to arrest individuals based on immigration status.

Alex Jobin

August 8, 2024

Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill

Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we are telling them what they have to teach," Yarbrough said.

Jacob Holmes

December 25, 2023