Virtual parole hearing bill dies after Alabama Legislature fails to act on governor’s changes

Virtual parole hearing bill dies after Alabama Legislature fails to act on governor’s changes

Gov. Kay Ivey enters the Alabama State Capitol ahead of the State of the State address speech on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. A bill that would have allowed parole applicants, crime victims and law enforcement to participate remotely in parole hearings died after the Legislature failed to act on changes proposed by Ivey before adjourning. (Estela Muñoz for Alabama Reflector)A bill that would have allowed parole applicants, victims…