Rep. Juandalynn Givan

Maddy summaryHB 12 prohibits the possession of bump stocks in Alabama, defining them as devices that use recoil to enable rapid firing of a firearm. It directly affects residents who own or possess bump stocks, with exceptions for law enforcement officers acting in their official duties. The bill amends Alabama Code sections 13A-11-62 and 13A-11-63 to classify possession as a Class C felony, adding criminal penalties for violations. The law will take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not impact other firearm types or federal law compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 70 would require esthetician/makeup artists to obtain a license from Alabama's Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. It sets specific qualifications for this new license, creates exemptions for certain practices, and mandates registration with the board by October 1, 2025. The bill defines "esthetics" (skin care procedures) and "makeup application" to clarify which services fall under this licensing requirement. This directly affects professionals providing skin care and makeup services for compensation in Alabama.

Maddy summaryHB 20 prohibits businesses from denying customers equal access to public spaces like restaurants, stores, or hotels based on weight or body size. It also bans employers from making hiring, firing, or promotion decisions based on these factors, creating a legal cause of action for affected individuals. Victims could sue employers for lost wages, benefits, or liquidated damages if discrimination is proven. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2025, if enacted.

Maddy summaryThis proposed Alabama bill (HB 21) would require most employers to provide reasonable unpaid break time (or allow using existing paid breaks) and a private, non-bathroom space near the work area for employees to express breast milk. It applies to working mothers of infants under two years old who need this accommodation. Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide these accommodations without causing significant disruption to operations, and cannot discriminate against employees using this benefit. The bill has been filed but remains pending committee review.

Maddy summaryHB 51 prohibits possessing bump stocks in Alabama's Class 1 municipalities (typically cities with populations over 10,000). It defines a bump stock as any device that uses recoil to fire a firearm repeatedly, making possession a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The law does not apply to law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2025, if passed.

Maddy summaryHB 22 would add Juneteenth (June 19) as an official state holiday in Alabama, aligning state observance with its existing status as a federal holiday. This change would require all state offices to close on June 19 each year, consistent with how other state holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans' Day are observed. The bill also makes minor technical updates to Alabama’s code language to remove redundant phrasing and modernize formatting. It directly affects state employees and public institutions, which would close on this date, while leaving existing holiday rules unchanged. The bill is pending committee review and would take effect October 1, 2025.

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