West Alabama Legislators Gear Up for 2026 Session with 13 Newly Prefiled Bills, Addressing Key Issues from Student Safety to Cannabis Regulation
Three state legislators from West Alabama have prefiled a total of 13 bills for the upcoming January 2026 legislative session. Among them, Representative Ron Bolton has introduced five bills, while Senator Gerald Allen has submitted six, and Senator April Weaver has proposed two. Rep. Bolton’s bills address a variety of issues. One significant proposal, HB 29, seeks to include sexual extortion that results in the death of a minor under 18 within manslaughter charges. Another measure, HB 32, aims to revise weight and age limits for child passenger restraints and increase penalties for violations. Additionally, … Read more