Health Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use This bill, entitled the Alabama Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, cited "reasons of conscience, including religious convictions" as legally protected justifications. Wesley Walter4 hours ago
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Six This marks the halfway point of the 2023 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsMay 1, 2023
Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature Senate bill to reduce grocery tax by two percent has bipartisan support Alabama is one of 13 states in the country that still impose taxes on groceries. Patrick DarringtonApril 28, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate Bill 113, signed into law to strengthen patients’ rights The bill strengthens a patient’s rights by allowing their family members to be present in a hospital room. StaffApril 28, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow virtual attendance of parole hearings The bill was met with no opposition and moved to the House floor for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Legislature Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill altering charter school law makes first committee appearance The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Legislature “Alabama Needs More Doctors”: House passes Physician Workforce Act The bill aims to boost recruitment of out-of-state physicians to Alabama. StaffApril 27, 2023