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.
SB13 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution that would protect individuals’ rights to make and carry out their own reproductive decisions.
House Bill 33 would allow incarcerated people the option to attend and participate in their parole hearing virtually.
Senate Bill 4 would make it a misdemeanor to display an unapproved flag on any public property.
SB2 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution requiring public K-12 schools to sanction the performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at least once per week.
House Bill 27 provides relief to approximately 33 people on Alabama’s death row who had juries that voted to sentence them to life without parole.
SB1 1 will make it a felony for absentee ballot applications or ballots to be distributed, ordered, requested, collected, etc. by a person other than the absentee voter.