Legislature Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties HB145 and SB46 would grant Class 2 cities power to enforce scrap tire violations and expand municipal court jurisdiction for violations. Mary Claire WootenMarch 11, 2025
Legislature Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state. Mary Claire WootenMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers SB199 passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon, as amended. Mary Claire WootenMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder passes Alabama House HB146 passed in the House, restricting youthful offender status for intentional murder over sparking debate over judicial discretion. Mary Claire WootenMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Proposed bill would expand drug courts renamed, “accountability courts” SB200 would expand treatment programs while including offenders suffering from mental health issues and offenders who are veterans. Mary Claire WootenMarch 4, 2025
Legislature Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8 SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025