The 2026 Alabama House Democratic Caucus Legislative Agenda
As our communities face increasing uncertainty, instability, and difficulty, Alabama Democrats are working to deliver practical solutions that improve the lives of all people.
We serve the people of Alabama with integrity, accountability, and fairness, while addressing the most pressing needs impacting families, children, workers, businesses, and communities.
Alabamians deserve a state government that works, and representation that safeguards their security, expands affordability, and empowers their pursuit of the American Dream.
Grow Our Economy
As the cost of living rises, Alabama Democrats support investing in an economy that benefits hard-working Alabamians and their families. That means promoting better wages, job growth, and increasing investments in childcare, transportation, apprenticeships, career training, housing, and that human infrastructure that keeps our economy running. We believe in empowering new businesses to succeed by increasing access to capital and creating a pro-growth business environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunity for all. Finally, every employee deserves to work in an environment where safety is a priority and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Prioritize Healthcare
No one should be forced to neglect their health because they don’t have insurance or a hospital nearby. That means we must close the coverage gap, keep our hospitals open, and expand healthcare services into areas in need. Alabama Democrats support increasing access to preventative care, behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment, and resources that improve public health and wellbeing. We can start by increasing investments in maternal and infant care, which sets families on the right track for lifelong health. Furthermore, maintaining a high quality of life depends on investing in clean drinking water, upgrading sewage, water runoff, and wastewater systems, and promoting sustainable environmental policies.
Invest in Our Future
Taxpayer dollars must be reserved for public education, not for-profit schools. We must continue to improve scholastic achievement, boost high school graduation rates, and expand opportunities for postsecondary success by focusing on college and career-readiness. Strong schools start with talented teachers and vibrant classrooms. Alabama Democrats believe teachers deserve a raise, and should be given the resources they need to prepare students for the future. We must prioritize school safety, violence prevention, anti-bullying policies, after-school programs, and student behavioral health services. We also strive to expand career and technical training, job-shadowing programs, and mentorship opportunities, while making the dream of higher education more affordable and attainable for all.
Protect Elections
The freedom to vote is the most powerful tool Alabamians have to make their voices heard and enact positive change. Alabama Democrats believe that all eligible citizens must be free to exercise their voting rights with ease and confidence in safe, secure, and fair elections. We support efforts to increase voter participation and oppose unnecessary obstacles to voting, including gerrymandering and all forms of voter suppression. We must also counter the spread of misinformation, uphold the integrity of our elections, and protect election workers from harassment and violence.
Ensure Safety and Justice for All
Alabama Democrats believe that providing for public safety and emergency response services is a top duty of state government. We support reducing crime and putting an end to the leading cause of death for Alabama children: gun violence. We aim to reform Alabama’s overcrowded prisons by transforming the pardons and paroles process with a focus on successful rehabilitation and reentry. We support measures to ensure fair sentences for nonviolent crimes and policies that reduce recidivism by preparing incarcerated people to be productive members of society. Finally, we must invest in emergency management and planning to prepare for extreme weather, flooding, and superstorms.
