LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY

The Alabama Legislature convened for the 2025 Regular Session on Tuesday, marking the third year of the quadrennium with a swift start to legislative business. Lawmakers introduced 236 bills in the House of Representatives and 138 in the Senate.

Governor Kay Ivey delivered her State of the State address Tuesday evening, outlining her priorities for the session. Her budget proposals were also presented this week. Both parties have announced their legislative agendas, setting the stage for a dynamic session.

Key legislative topics introduced this week include immigration policies, law enforcement measures, gun-related crime, and education reform. Lawmakers have also filed bills addressing professional licensing agency oversight, veterans’ affairs, mental health initiatives, and criminal procedures. Notably, a bill establishing a Veterans Resources Commission is progressing rapidly, and a measure to purge certain misdemeanor warrants has advanced out of committee.

Initial budget bills have been introduced, kicking off the review and appropriations process. Additionally, legislators have proposed updates to Alabama’s adoption laws, revisions to the Business and Corporations Code, and several measures related to parental rights in education and medical consent.

For a comprehensive list of criminal law proposals, please refer to the tracking section below. Miscellaneous bills are categorized under the civil designation.

As always, the Alabama State Bar encourages all members to be aware of legislation that may impact court costs and fees. Access to justice is a priority. Please be aware of advertisements that may be occurring for local bills and those that may already be filed to use the courts as a fundraiser for non-court entities. We encourage you to be informed and notify us as well.

LEGISLATIVE TRACKING

The Alabama State Bar provides legislative status reports concerning pending legislation that may be of interest to our members. The reports divide legislation into the following categories for your convenience: civil/general, court costs, criminal, domestic relations, elections ethics, and government relations (EEGR), judiciary, and tax.

You can find our comprehensive updated bill-tracking spreadsheet here.

Look Up A Specific Bill Here

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature will continue as follows:

• The Senate has adjourned until Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 2:00 p.m.
• The House has adjourned until Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 1:00 p.m.