Pictures from ALCAP’s ministry work this week!
ALCAP had a busy week with lots of legislative activity in Alabama, a trip to Washington DC, and other work. Greg Davis, was honored to represent ALCAP at The Museum of The Bible in D.C. at The President’s Religious Liberty Commission. Greg also had the opportunity to meet with many of Alabama’s congressional members. From the Alabama State House to the United States Capitol, it is a privilege to represent Alabama churches before our elected officials!
Sports Betting and “Prediction Markets”
The Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in our nation, with family gatherings, cookouts, and excited fans. Yet, for many young people it was only another opportunity for gambling companies to exploit them.
We are sharing this info as a resource for people to be aware of the dangers behind this growing problem. ALCAP will continue to advocate against predatory companies that profit off of gambling addiction. Click the image below to learn more.
Legislation ALCAP is Monitoring
| Child Predator Death Penalty Act (HB41): These companion House and Senate bills by Rep. Matt Simpson (Daphne) and Sen. April Weaver (Pelham) would make the rape of a child under the age of 12 a capital offense. This legislation targets the most extreme offenders and spells out the seriousness of crimes against children, such as some of the horrific incidents that occurred in 2025. Status: The House version, HB 41, passed out of the House on January 27th, came out of the Senate Judiciary committee on February 3rd, passed the Senate floor on February 5th, and enacted into law on February 12th. |
App Store Age Verification (HB161): This bill by Rep. Chris Sells (Greenville) would require app stores to implement age verification and parental consent before minors can download apps. Check out the Priority Talk interview below!
Status: HB 161 passed the House floor unanimously on the 21st. It was then passed out of the Senate Children and Youth Health committee on January 28th, and passed the Senate floor on February 5th. The House concurred with the Senate changes and the bill now awaits the Governor’s signature.
| The Ten Commandments in Schools (HB 216/SB 99): The companion House and Senate bills sponsored by Rep. Mark Gidley and Sen. Keith Kelley would require Alabama public schools to post the Ten Commandments with a historical explanation in certain middle and high school classrooms and common areas. Schools would only have to do this if the posters or the money to buy them are donated. To hear more about this bill and it’s constitutional and historical significance, click below to hear an interview with former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Champ Lyons! Status: HB 216 was referred to the House Committee on Education Policy on January 14th. SB 99 was Refereed to the Senate Education Policy committee on January 13th, reported out of committee on February 11th, and currently awaits a Senate floor vote. |
Post Classroom Materials Online (HB 246): Under existing law, public K-12 schools are required to post adopted classroom curricula online for review by parents and guardians. This bill by Rep. Susan Dubose would require schools to offer an alternative method for the review of copyrighted materials by parents and guardians.
Status: The bill was referred to the House Education Policy committee on January 14th.
Sex Education Bill (SB 209): This bill by Senator Shay Shelnutt requires Alabama public K-12 schools to teach sex education exclusively through a sexual risk avoidance (abstinence-focused) framework. It also mandates parental notice and opt-out rights, bars schools from using outside providers that do not support abstinence or are connected to abortion services
Status: The bill was introduced to the Senate Education Policy committee on January 27th and reported out of committee on February 11th. It awaits a Senate floor vote.
Protection from Non-Consensual Illicit Images (HB 347): This bill by Rep. Ben Harrison would let people sue tech companies in certain situations, especially if harmful images were carelessly made or shared for money or through public “nudification” apps. It would also require websites and apps to have a clear way to remove illegal images, allow victims to take legal action, give the Attorney General power to enforce the law, and set penalties for breaking
Status: The bill passed the House Judiciary on February 11th, and now heads to the House floor for consideration by the whole body.
Prohibiting the Disruption of a Worship Service (HB 363): This bill by Rep. Greg Barnes (Jasper) creates a specific offense for intentionally disrupting a church worship service or harassing worshippers, including actions on church property meant to block entry or exit. Violators would be charged with disruption of a worship service. In the Senate, Senator Chris Elliott has agreed to help move the bill forward as well. To hear more about this issue, and recent example from Minnesota, check out the podcast below.
Status: The bill was introduced in the House on January 29th and passed the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee on February 5th, it was then sent to the Judiciary committee for additional consideration. Most bills do not get sent to two committees, so we are hopeful this bill will continue to progress forward.
School Chaplains (HB 8/SB 305): These companion bills by Rep. Mark Gidley and Sen. Rodger Smitherman would authorize each local boards of education to vote on whether to accept a campus chaplain as a volunteer to provide services at the request of a teacher.
Status: HB 8 passed out of the House Education Policy committee on February 4th and awaits a full vote on the House floor. SB 305 was referred to the Senate Education Policy committee on February 12th.