Legislature Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House SB101, introduced by Sen. Larry Stutts, R-Tuscumbia, would limit minors' ability to consent to healthcare Mary Claire WootenApril 24, 2025
Legislature House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state SB87, introduced by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, now awaits consideration in the House. Mary Claire WootenApril 24, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent. Mary Claire WootenApril 23, 2025
Legislature Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner. Mary Claire WootenApril 22, 2025
Legislature Bills to protect minors online pass in the Senate SB186 and SB187 would require content filters and parental controls on devices and in the app store. Mary Claire WootenApril 18, 2025
Legislature House committee advances a bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants The bill would make it a Class C felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama. Mary Claire WootenApril 17, 2025
Legislature Right to Repair Act goes before House Judiciary committee The bill will be put to a vote next week after further discussion Mary Claire WootenApril 17, 2025
Prisons Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles releases March statistics Alabama's parole system maintains low grant rates and successes in Day Reporting Centers. Mary Claire WootenApril 16, 2025
Legislature House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably. Mary Claire WootenApril 15, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students. Mary Claire WootenApril 11, 2025