Legislature Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill HB244 now moves to the Senate at large for consideration, its last stop before reaching Gov. Kay Ivey's desk. Mary Claire WootenMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2025
Education House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2025
Legislature On the bubble: These bills are near the finish line as session nears end Here are a few bills that have positioned themselves for potential passage in the final week. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill The bill would ban teachers from wearing flags, stickers or other insignias representing sexual orientation or gender identity. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Lawmakers use a narrow lens to legislate morality This session has seen a flurry of bills aimed at limiting what individuals may read, watch, learn, and hear. Bill BrittMarch 25, 2024
Legislature Sponsor wants “Don’t Say Gay” bill expanded to private schools HB130 is an expansion of current law prohibiting teachers from leading instruction on gender identity or sexual orientation. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2024
Legislature National LGBTQ organization condemns Space Camp hysteria, “Don’t Say Gay” bill GLSEN condemned the recent harassment of a Space Camp employee and “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. Patrick DarringtonMarch 19, 2024