2024 Lege Action Hub

2024 - Lege Action Hub

 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.

Priority Bills

Check out the bills we're prioritizing this session below. Learn more about why we chose these bills through our legislative agenda. 

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May 8, 2023
HB 229
The ACLU of Alabama supports this.
May 8, 2023
HB 229

HB 229 – HFOA Second Chance

Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Support

House Bill 229 would prevent sentencing from being enhanced for convictions of nonviolent offenses.

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Apr 18, 2023
HB 209
The ACLU of Alabama opposes this.
Apr 18, 2023
HB 209

HB 209 – Criminalizing Absentee Ballot Assistance

Voting Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Active

House Bill 209 will make it a felony for absentee ballot applications or absentee ballots to be distributed, ordered, requested, completed, obtained, or delivered by a person that does not fall into a...

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Apr 13, 2023
HB 131 / SB 97
The ACLU of Alabama opposes this.
Apr 13, 2023
HB 131 / SB 97

HB 131 / SB 97 – Prohibits Parole for Duly Charged

Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Oppose

House Bill 131 and Senate Bill 97 would prohibit any individual who is charged with multiple offenses to not be considered for parole until the charge(s) has been disposed of.

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Apr 13, 2023
HB 191 / SB 143
The ACLU of Alabama opposes this.
Apr 13, 2023
HB 191 / SB 143

HB 191 / SB 143 – Gang Legislation

Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Oppose

House Bill 191 and Senate Bill 143 would establish the definition of a “gang member” and provide mandatory increased penalties for “gang members.”

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Apr 10, 2023
SB 180
The ACLU of Alabama supports this.
Apr 10, 2023
SB 180

SB 180 – Inclusive Teachings of History and Social Studies

Racial Justice
Position: Support

Senate Bill 180 would make an addition to Alabama’s core curriculum legislation to mandate inclusive teaching of history and social studies in public K-12 schools.

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Apr 10, 2023
HB 261
The ACLU of Alabama opposes this.
Apr 10, 2023
HB 261

HB 261 / SB211 – Trans Athletes College Sports Ban

LGBTQ Rights
Position: Oppose

HB 261 would require public institutions of higher education to restrict men’s sports to biological males and women’s sports to biological females.

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