Legislature Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income HB489 would permit high school athletes to profit from NIL deals under certain guidelines. Mary Claire Wooten25 minutes ago
Legislature Alabama leaders reaffirm fiscal oversight, ACES director to testify Leadership scheduled Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services Director Marcus Morgan to testify before the House Fiscal Responsibility Committee. StaffFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Sen. Waggoner passes bill to increase safety in youth sports The bill mandates that the Alabama Department of Public Health take an active role in enforcing the Coach Safely Act. StaffFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers Two bills from Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would create barriers for minors to access adult content. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 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 Judiciary Committee passes amended version of bill expanding immunity for cops The bill would make it harder to criminally prosecute law enforcement officers for on-duty actions. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges. Chance PhillipsFebruary 27, 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 Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017. Alex JobinFebruary 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