Week 1
The 2026 Session Has Begun!
The Alabama Legislature has officially completed its first week of the 2026 Regular Session, and we are already on the ground in Montgomery. While you are working, serving your communities, and raising your families, we will be there every day, monitoring legislation, meeting with lawmakers, and advocating for policies that strengthen Alabama families and protect our God-given freedoms.
We're committed to keeping you informed and equipped.
Each week, we’ll highlight key bills and explain what they do, why they matter, and where they are in the legislative process, along with our position and action steps when needed. View Our 2026 Legislative Priorities below and Click to view materials from our Dec. 5th Policy Conference which include handouts and videos.
Thank you for standing with us! Your prayers, support, and involvement allow us to continue fighting for Alabama families at the State House.
WEEK 1 (Jan. 13-15)
The App Store Bill
HB161 Rep. Sells
BILL DESCRIPTION: Requires app store providers and developers to take certain actions related to age verification and parental consent.
BILL STATUS: HB161 passed out of the House State Government Committee and is headed to the House floor for debate.
OUR POSITION: We support this bill. See flyer here.
Election Audit Bill
HB95 Rep. Lovvorn
DESCRIPTION: This bill requires the judge of probate of each county to conduct a post-election audit after every county and statewide general election to determine the accuracy of the originally reported results of the election.
BILL STATUS: HB95 passed the full House and is headed to the Senate Finance & Taxation General Fund Committee.
OUR POSITION: Alabama currently does not require post-election audits. While his bill does not go nearly as far as we would like, it is a step in the right direction. We support this bill.
Increasing Penalties for Sexual Crimes Against Minors
HB41 Rep. Simpson
BILL DESCRIPTION: This bill would provide that rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, and sexual torture are capital offenses when the victim is less than 12 years of age. It also requires that a person convicted of these crimes and sentenced to life imprisonment must serve a minimum of 30 years before being considered for parole.
BILL STATUS: HB41 passed out of the House Judiciary Committee and is headed to the House floor for debate.
OUR POSITION: We support this bill.
Prohibit Geoengineering
HB25 Rep. Butler
BILL DESCRIPTION: This bill would prohibit the dispersion of compounds or substances into the atmosphere for the purpose of affecting the weather. This bill would create the Alabama Air Pollution Control Fund to reduce air pollution in Alabama.
BILL STATUS: Although this bill has not yet begun moving through the legislative process, we are including it in our Week 1 Update to share an invitation extended to Eagle Forum and our supporters. You are invited to attend a Zoom call on Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 PM to learn more about geoengineering and the importance of this legislation. Please mark your calendar and join us using the Zoom link found at this link.
EF’s POSITION: We support this bill.
Join ALCAP Prayer Rally & Lunch!
WHAT: Join fellow Christians at ALCAP’s upcoming Prayer Rally. Following the rally, you are invited to join us for lunch with David Barton, the founder of Wallbuilders.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 2026, at 11:15am.
WHERE: Alabama State House steps 11 S. Union St. Montgomery, AL
LUNCH: (Optional) With David Barton, Founder of Wallbuilders:
WHEN: Immediately following the prayer rally.
WHERE: Across the street from the AL State House- RSA Plaza Building (6th floor), 770 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL
COST: $20. Register For Lunch Here.
View Our 2026 Legislative Priorities Below
