Legislature Pregnant women could defer prison sentences under proposed law Alabama bill allows pregnant women to defer incarceration and provide postpartum care for 12 weeks, with probation until that date. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 11, 2025
Legislature Hollis elected vice chair of Jefferson County delegation This is the first leadership position for Hollis, who was elected in 2017. Josh MoonJanuary 12, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to end shackling of pregnant women The bill is still awaiting consideration by a Senate committee with five days remaining on the legislative calendar. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2022