The 2024 legislative session began on February 6, 2024 and ended in early May 2024. Read our legislative summary here. The ACLU of Alabama works to expand and defend the rights of Alabamians with lawmakers in the Statehouse.
We want you to stand with us and Werk The Lege - "lege" meaning Legislature. Remember the State House is the People's House where you can walk in and demand lawmakers serve your community.
At key moments during the legislative session, we will be calling on you to help us push for and fight back against any attacks that may arise. Sign up to receive our action alerts so you can be a part of the movement with us.
Check out the bills we're prioritizing this session below. Learn more about why we chose these bills through our legislative agenda.
Currently, municipal judges can jail people for minor violations and misdemeanors unless they can pay a monetary bail. This bill would remove cash bail requirements for people who are not considered a...
This bill did not make it out of committee in the House. It would have prohibited healthcare providers from performing abortions after a heartbeat could be detected, with penalties including revoking the...
This bill was passed May 16 and signed on May 18. This new law reduces the appeals time in capital cases by requiring convicted persons to file post-conviction claims at the same time as appeals. These...
This bill was passed April 4 and signed on April 11. This new law prevents judges from overriding the will of the community by imposing the death penalty when a jury has recommended life imprisonment. While...
This bill was passed on May 17 and signed on May 25. This new law clearly establishes which felony convictions are considered to be crimes of...