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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | AL | HB 273 | Establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Act | Bill Passed - House (96 - 2) |
| April 9, 2025 | AL | SB 83 | Requires Adult-Sized Changing Tables in Public Buildings | Bill Passed - House (93 - 2) |
| April 1, 2025 | AL | SB 40 | Authorizes Firearm Hold Agreements | Bill Passed - House (93 - 1) |
| March 20, 2025 | AL | SB 199 | Establishes an Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Program | Bill Passed - House (94 - 2) |
| Feb. 12, 2025 | AL | SB 79 | Defines "Gender" to be Based on Biological Sex | Bill Passed - House (77 - 12) |
| April 4, 2024 | AL | HB 229 | Establishes Little Bluestem as the official State Native Grass | Bill Passed - House (63 - 22) |
| March 6, 2024 | AL | SB 159 | Authorizes Immunity for IVF Providers and Receivers | Bill Passed - House (81 - 10) |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | AL | HB 237 | Authorizes Immunity for IVF Providers and Receivers | Bill Passed - House (94 - 6) |
| April 7, 2022 | AL | SB 255 | Specifies the Discretionary Power of State Health Officer in Response to Outbreak of a Disease | Bill Failed - House (40 - 53) |
| March 29, 2022 | AL | HB 17 | Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (84 - 7) |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | AL | HB 17 | Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses | Bill Passed - House (84 - 7) |
| March 2, 2021 | AL | HB 103 | Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (75 - 22) |
| Feb. 9, 2021 | AL | HB 17 | Authorizes Deploying Wiretaps for Drug Related Offenses | Bill Passed - House (80 - 14) |
| Feb. 27, 2020 | AL | SJR 7 | Classifies Pornography as a Public Health Crisis | Bill Passed - House (67 - 19) |
| Jan. 30, 2018 | AL | HB 26 | Prohibits Smoking Tobacco in Cars where a Minor is Present | Bill Passed - House (41 - 30) |
| April 25, 2017 | AL | HB 315 | Authorizes Midwives to Practice in Alabama | Bill Passed - House (84 - 11) |
| April 3, 2014 | AL | SB 63 | Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (73 - 27) |
| Jan. 21, 2014 | AL | HB 31 | Authorizes Health Care Providers to Abstain from Certain Medical Procedures | Bill Passed - House (71 - 26) |
| April 2, 2013 | AL | HB 57 | Establishes Requirements for Medical Care at Abortion Clinics | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (68 - 21) |
| April 2, 2013 | AL | HB 9 | Authorizes Home Brewing | Bill Passed - House (58 - 33) |
| Feb. 19, 2013 | AL | HB 57 | Establishes Requirements for Medical Care at Abortion Clinics | Bill Passed - House (73 - 23) |
| May 8, 2012 | AL | SB 10 | Prohibits Insurance from Providing Coverage for Abortions | Bill Passed - House (76 - 28) |
| April 10, 2012 | AL | HB 433 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - House (56 - 47) |
| April 5, 2011 | AL | HB 60 | Prohibiting Mandatory Participation in any Health Care System | Amendment Adopted - House (67 - 28) |
| April 5, 2011 | AL | HB 60 | Prohibiting Mandatory Participation in any Health Care System | Amendment Adopted - House (67 - 28) |
| March 24, 2011 | AL | HB 60 | Prohibiting Mandatory Participation in any Health Care System | Amendment Rejected - House (59 - 28) |
| March 24, 2011 | AL | HB 60 | Prohibiting Mandatory Participation in any Health Care System | Amendment Rejected - House (59 - 28) |
| April 21, 2010 | AL | HB 105 | Required Physical Education | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 7) |