Rep. Juandalynn Givan

Maddy summaryHB 309 creates a public registry within Alabama's law enforcement agency (ALEA) for individuals convicted of two or more domestic violence offenses. It requires these "persistent offenders" to register with ALEA, pay a $150 fee (with $100 going to a domestic violence fund), and includes their name, birth date, conviction details, and photo on ALEA's website - excluding addresses or victim information. Offenders can be removed after 5-20 years, depending on prior convictions, if they commit no new offenses; new convictions reset the removal timeline. The registry becomes active January 1, 2027, and ALEA must adopt rules to manage it.

Maddy summaryHB 290, the "Nursing Mother's Act," requires Alabama employers with more than 50 employees to provide reasonable unpaid break time (up to one year after childbirth) for employees to express breast milk, allowing breaks to align with existing break times when possible. It also mandates employers to offer a private, non-bathroom space near the work area for this purpose, without requiring new construction. The law prohibits discrimination against employees using these provisions and exempts employers from providing breaks if it creates an undue hardship on operations. This bill directly affects breastfeeding employees and larger employers across Alabama, effective October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 291 makes it illegal to distribute AI-generated media that falsely depicts a person engaging in speech or conduct they did not actually do, if a reasonable viewer would believe the depiction is true. It allows victims or the Attorney General to seek court orders preventing further distribution, with penalties including a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense (rising to a Class D felony for repeat violations within five years). The bill includes exceptions for media with clear disclaimers about AI manipulation, satire, parody, or legitimate news coverage that discloses authenticity concerns. It specifically exempts platforms like social media companies and news outlets from liability under this law, aligning with federal protections for online services.

Maddy summaryHB 47 would require the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to license makeup artists and permit lash/brow artists, expanding the board's regulatory scope. It establishes specific qualifications for both professions, including training requirements, and creates exemptions for certain services. The bill also authorizes mobile beauty studios to operate under the board's rules and defines key terms like "makeup application" (excluding microblading) and "lash/brow application" (excluding microblading). This bill directly affects current and future makeup artists, lash/brow artists, and mobile beauty businesses operating in Alabama. The bill is pending committee review in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 49, the "Nursing Mother's Act," requires all Alabama employers (including state agencies) to provide employees with reasonable unpaid break time or the option to use existing paid breaks for expressing breast milk, and to offer a private, non-bathroom space near the work area. Employers must make reasonable efforts to accommodate this without causing undue hardship to their operations, and cannot discriminate against employees who use this provision. The bill does not mandate new construction for breastfeeding spaces but ensures privacy during breaks. It would take effect on October 1, 2026, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 46 would expand abortion access in Alabama by adding two new exceptions: abortions necessary to preserve a mother's health (beyond current medical emergency standards) and abortions resulting from rape or incest. It requires men convicted of rape or incest that caused a pregnancy to pay for the abortion and related medical costs, and to undergo a vasectomy or castration. Mothers seeking abortions for health reasons could petition courts to compel the father to cover all pregnancy and abortion expenses, while fathers could avoid payment by agreeing to a vasectomy. The bill also establishes court procedures for resolving paternity disputes related to these financial obligations. (Note: This bill is pending review by the House Health Committee as of January 2026.)

Maddy summaryHB 48 establishes the "Ebony Alert System" to assist in locating missing Black youth or young adults (ages 12-25) under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, such as potential abduction, trafficking, or safety risks. It requires law enforcement to assess specific factors - like age, disability, or evidence of non-voluntary disappearance - before requesting activation, with the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) coordinating alerts via radio, TV, social media, and changeable message signs. Unlike the existing AMBER Alert (for children under 17), this system specifically targets Black youth and young adults, using similar dissemination channels but requiring police determination that public sharing would aid recovery. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not create new penalties or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 94 amends Alabama's existing law regarding human trafficking in the second degree. This bill expands the definition of human trafficking to include knowingly advertising, either online or in print, access to another person's sexual or labor servitude. Committing this act would be classified as a Class B felony, consistent with other human trafficking in the second degree offenses. The bill also makes minor technical updates to the code language.

Maddy summaryHR 376 is a commendatory resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Prince Emanuel Yelder for his 45th anniversary in the music industry. It recognizes his significant contributions to gospel music and ministry over more than four decades.

Maddy summaryHB 287, also known as the Sergeant Wytasha Carter Truth and Transparency Act, requires municipal police departments in Alabama to report the number of law enforcement officers they employ. These reports must be submitted to the Alabama Justice Information Commission, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the Attorney General. The bill aims to provide state agencies with current data on local police department staffing levels.