Legislature Senate committee approves bill allowing virtual parole hearings for inmates Under current law, inmates are not permitted to attend their parole hearings. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Legislature Alabama Senate passes Second Chance bill SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Legislature Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state. Mary Claire WootenMarch 7, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate approves bill to make possessing a conversion device a felony SB116 would make possession and machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as Glock switches, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 26, 2025
Legislature Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements Mary Claire WootenFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Will Barfoot claims anti-DEI law protects against discrimination The legislation prohibits publicly funded institutions from maintaining Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices or programs. Wesley WalterOctober 17, 2024
Legislature Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Legislature approves enhanced punishments for gang members The language was patterned after a Florida law, and similar language is used in the majority of states. Samuel StettheimerJune 2, 2023