Rep. Juandalynn Givan

Maddy summaryHR 147 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to formally congratulate Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. on being named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. It recognizes him as the first Alabama educator to receive this national honor, highlighting his leadership as Jefferson County Schools Superintendent overseeing 35,000 students. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for his work improving educational opportunities and his prior recognition as Alabama's State Superintendent of the Year. This is a non-binding expression of praise with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 404 would require the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to license makeup artists and permit lash/brow artists, who are currently unregulated under state law. The bill establishes specific qualifications for these new licenses, includes exemptions for certain practices, and allows mobile studios to operate. It directly affects professionals providing makeup application (e.g., bridal, theatrical) and lash/brow services (e.g., extensions, tinting), requiring them to meet board-set standards. The bill adds new sections to Alabama law to formalize these requirements under the existing regulatory board.

Maddy summaryHB 415 creates a Police Abuse Registry maintained by Alabama's Attorney General, listing individuals convicted of offenses against law enforcement officers (such as assault or threats). Individuals on the registry can pay $5,000 per conviction to have their names removed, with fees funding the Law Enforcement Injury Fund to provide financial assistance for officers injured in the line of duty. Access to the registry is restricted to law enforcement for background checks, investigations, or monitoring, and unauthorized use is a misdemeanor. The bill also authorizes civil lawsuits for misuse of registry information.

Maddy summaryHR 99 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to honor Cheryl Varnadoe Ramsey, a former A.H. Parker High School guidance counselor and community leader, following her death. The resolution commemorates her 20+ year career in education, her service with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and her dedication to mentoring students and alumni. It includes no policy changes or direct impacts on constituents, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to her family as a token of sympathy.

Maddy summaryHR 86 is a commemorative resolution honoring Tammy Littleton, a dedicated educator and administrator with over 20 years of service at Lawson State Community College and the Fairfield Board of Education. The resolution formally records the House of Representatives' deep sorrow over her death and celebrates her professional achievements, including her work in education administration and leadership roles. It specifically recognizes her as a respected leader, mentor, and community member who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Miles College. As a purely symbolic resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 19 would create Alabama's "Ebony Alert System" to notify the public about missing Black youth aged 12-25 who face specific risks, such as potential abduction, trafficking, disability-related danger, or unexplained circumstances. Law enforcement must determine the missing person meets defined criteria (e.g., safety endangerment, non-voluntary disappearance) before requesting activation. If approved, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency would coordinate alerts via radio, TV, social media, and changeable message signs to aid recovery. The bill is pending in the House Public Safety Committee and would take effect October 1, 2025, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 11 automatically seals certain criminal convictions after specific waiting periods: 8 years for felonies (after completing sentence) and 3 years for misdemeanors, violations, or traffic offenses, provided no new convictions occur during that time. It excludes Class A felonies, pending charges, sex offenses, and individuals under post-release supervision. Sealed records remain hidden from most employers and the public but may be accessed by courts, law enforcement, or for specific purposes like firearm background checks or restitution collection. The bill requires the Administrative Office of Courts to create a system to manage this automatic sealing process.

Maddy summaryHB 50 expands Alabama's abortion exceptions by authorizing abortions to preserve the mother's health or if the pregnancy results from rape or incest. It requires a man convicted of rape or incest causing a pregnancy to pay for the abortion and related costs, and undergo a vasectomy or castration (as ordered by a court). Mothers seeking abortions to preserve their health may petition courts to compel the father to cover all medical expenses related to the pregnancy and abortion. The bill also allows fathers to avoid payment obligations by agreeing to a vasectomy, pending court approval. The bill is currently pending committee review in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 10 (Alabama) limits how long law enforcement agencies can delay disclosing body-worn or dashboard camera recordings to requesters. It requires agencies to stop delaying disclosures after six months from the request date and mandates they reassess delays every 30 days, providing written justification for ongoing withholdings. This directly affects law enforcement agencies (who must follow these disclosure rules) and individuals or their representatives who request recordings of themselves. The bill replaces current practices allowing indefinite delays during investigations with clear time limits and transparency requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 13 prohibits the sale, transfer, or possession of assault weapons by anyone under 18 years old in Alabama. The bill defines "assault weapon" broadly to include firearms with specific features like detachable magazines, certain stocks, or short barrel lengths (excluding antique firearms). Violating these provisions would be a Class B felony for selling to minors or a Class C felony for underage possession. The bill is pending in the Alabama House Judiciary Committee and would take effect October 1, 2025, if enacted.