State Sen. Will Barfoot

Legislature / Public safety

Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House

The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.

April 10, 2026

League of Women Voters panel critique Southern prison and parole policies

Panelists discussed human costs of mass incarceration, low parole rates and prison conditions during a virtual event organized by the voting rights group.

February 20, 2026

Voting challenges and election problem or voter suppression and campaign vote concept as ballots at a polling station as a maze blocking and disenfranchise a democratic right in a democracy

Senate Judiciary Committee passes bills on voting rights restoration, increased criminal penalties

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved measures streamlining voting rights restoration for felons and increasing penalties for reckless endangerment and illegal handicap parking.

January 22, 2026

Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign

Barfoot will seek reelection in 2026 as redistricting litigation alters District 25’s boundaries and creates uncertainty ahead of the primary.

November 20, 2025

Bill restricting firearm access for felons, immigrants, minors heads to governor’s desk

SB119 expands firearm prohibitions for recent and repeat felons, undocumented immigrants and minors, and significantly increases penalties for illegal possession.

May 6, 2025

Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy

Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy.

March 7, 2025