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.
Background: HB 178 and SB 166 would require every public K-12 school and public institution of higher education in Alabama to prominently display the Ten Commandments along with a context...
Background: Under existing law, individuals convicted of “a crime of moral turpitude” lose their voting rights and must apply to have their rights restored upon meeting certain criteria...
Background: This bill would authorize each school board to vote on whether to allow schools in their jurisdiction to accept a campus chaplain as a volunteer and, if the vote is in the...
Background: HB231 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would require all public K-12 schools to begin each day with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer "consistent with...
Background: SB13 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution requiring all public K-12 schools to broadcast or sanction the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner...
Background: HB67 seeks to prohibit public K-12 schools and public libraries from knowingly presenting or sponsoring drag performances in the presence of a minor without parental or guardian...