Legislature House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Legislature 2021 Alabama Legislative Session set to begin Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Bill would allow state to do wiretapping in some drug cases Law enforcement would only be able to use the state approval wiretap if it related to federal drug crimes. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Yellowhammer Fund, West Alabama Women’s Center release priorities for legislative session Medicaid expansion, free menstrual products in school and greater expansion of voting rights are among the legislative agenda items. John H. GlennFebruary 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama lawmaker introduces medical marijuana bill The bill would authorize certain residents to get a medical cannabis card, authorizing the patient to use cannabis for medical use. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Orr pre-files bill to limit use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement The bill would prohibit law enforcement from using facial recognition as the sole basis to establish probable cause or arrest. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 1, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency HB103 would limit the current powers wielded by the governor and other public officials. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 29, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Chip Brown proposes “Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights” The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2021
Legislature State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 25, 2021
Legislature Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Previewing the session There have been 147 bills, 43 in the Senate and 104 in the House, pre-filed as of this date Beth LyonsJanuary 21, 2021