Legislation reintroduced to simplify religious exemptions in Alabama schools
Alabama Legislative Council Proposal on Vaccination Exemptions The proposed assumptions bill for the Alabama Legislative Council in 2026 aims to simplify the process for parents wishing to exempt their children from vaccination or testing requirements based on religious beliefs. Filed as House Bill 24 by Mac Butler, a Republican from Rainbow City, the bill seeks […]
Legislation to exclude optical aids from Alabama sales tax reintroduced for the 2026 session
Alabama House of Representatives Discusses Tax Exemption for Optical Aids During the 2025 legislative session, the Alabama House of Representatives approved Bill 176, which aimed to exempt optical aids like glasses and contact lenses from sales tax. Unfortunately, this bill did not make it through the Senate before the session ended, meaning it won’t become […]
Proposal to restrict young offender status for murder reintroduced for 2026 session
Update on Alabama Youthful Offender Legislation During the 2025 legislative session, R-Killen State Assemblyman Philip Petus introduced a bill aimed at preventing Alabama judges from granting youthful offender status to individuals over 16 who are charged with murder. Although the bill was discussed, it ultimately did not pass in the House of Representatives before the […]
Proposal reintroduced to strengthen religious exemptions for vaccinations and mask mandates
Alabama Bill Aims to Protect Against Discrimination Linked to Vaccines and Masks The Alabama Legislature is set to revisit a bill in the 2026 session that seeks to shield individuals from discrimination for opting not to wear face masks or receive vaccinations. This newly introduced measure, known as House Bill 12, is backed by State […]