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.
House Bill 14 addresses Alabama’s draconian practice of capital punishment. The imposition of the death penalty for any crime is a denial of civil liberties.
House Bill 266 and Senate Bill 184 are companion bills that would criminalize providing gender-affirming healthcare to transgender youth, require school personnel to out transgender children to their...
In 2022, Alabama lawmakers have filed an anti-abortion bill that mirrors the legislation that most recently passed in Texas. We are facing a truly unprecedented moment for abortion access and reproductive...
House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3 are companion bills that would create new criminal penalties that allow for warrantless arrests and impose 24-hour holding periods. They would also prevent counties and...
