Rep. Phillip Rigsby

Maddy summaryHB 372 authorizes the Alabama Department of Insurance to create two new exempt personnel positions within its Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division. These positions would be exempt from the state Merit System (meaning they wouldn't follow standard civil service hiring rules) and their compensation would be set by the Insurance Commissioner. The bill does not change existing insurance regulations but adds these specific roles to the division's staffing structure, effective June 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a joint resolution that formally commends Senator Thomas Wayne Butler for his distinguished career of public service in the Alabama Legislature. It recognizes his legislative accomplishments, including infrastructure projects, education funding, veterans' support, and healthcare initiatives, while honoring his retirement. The resolution expresses appreciation for his contributions to Alabama and acknowledges his personal commitment to the state's welfare, but does not enact any new laws or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Michael Oliver on the 14th anniversary of his service as senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Madison, Alabama. It recognizes his contributions to the church and community, highlighting his educational background, missionary work, disaster relief efforts, and leadership roles in Baptist organizations. The resolution serves as an official record of appreciation for his ministry and expresses well wishes for the church congregation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the University of Alabama in Huntsville Women's Basketball Team for their historic 2025-26 season. It officially congratulates the team for achieving program records, including 32 wins, a first-ever Gulf South Conference championship, and advancing to the NCAA Division II Final Four. The resolution specifically honors the players, coaches, and support staff who contributed to these accomplishments, including standout player Lili Wilken and Head Coach Allen Sharpe. As a ceremonial measure, the bill does not create new policies or change laws but serves to acknowledge athletic achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow pharmacies in Alabama to sell consumable hemp products without needing a license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, shifting regulatory oversight to the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacies must still follow safety requirements for testing, labeling, and packaging, and sales can only occur under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to customers aged 21 and older. The law also clarifies that food stores selling hemp beverages must meet specific space and separation requirements, while pharmacies selling topical or sublingual products remain subject to existing ABC Board rules.

Maddy summaryHB 111 prohibits human cloning by making it a Class C felony, criminalizing actions like creating a genetically identical human embryo or trafficking related materials. It directly affects individuals or entities performing human cloning procedures, such as using genetic material from somatic cells to create a human embryo. The bill explicitly excludes in vitro fertilization, fertility treatments, and scientific research (e.g., cloning for medical or agricultural purposes involving non-human cells, tissues, or organisms) from the prohibition. This law aims to ban reproductive human cloning while preserving existing medical and scientific practices.

Maddy summaryHJR 109 is a ceremonial resolution commending former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon on his retirement from public service. It formally recognizes his 16-year service in the Alabama House of Representatives (2006-2022), his tenure as Speaker (2016-2022), and his subsequent role as Madison County Commission Chair. The resolution highlights his career as a police officer, veteran, and advocate for education funding, infrastructure projects, and healthcare initiatives during his legislative service. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding policy effect and solely serves to honor his contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 212 requires dental insurers in Alabama to spend at least 75% of premiums on actual dental care claims for individual plans and 83% for group plans. Insurers failing to meet these "dental loss ratio" thresholds must refund excess premiums to policyholders. The bill mandates annual financial reporting to the Insurance Commissioner, including detailed breakdowns of claims payments, premiums collected, and excluded overhead expenses (like marketing or administrative costs). These reports must be made publicly available on the Department of Insurance website, increasing transparency for consumers. The bill applies specifically to standalone dental insurance plans, excluding self-funded plans and medical insurance bundles.

Maddy summaryHB 146 permits pharmacists in Alabama to dispense Ivermectin without an individual prescription to patients aged 19 or older, or minors under 19 with parental consent. This requires a "standing order" from a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, which must include a risk assessment protocol, patient information on usage and risks, and documentation procedures. The bill prohibits healthcare providers or pharmacists from promoting Ivermectin use or accepting inducements to encourage its use, and protects them from licensing disciplinary action for following the standing order. It directly affects pharmacists, qualifying healthcare providers, and patients seeking Ivermectin for non-approved uses, while maintaining existing medical liability standards.

Maddy summaryHR 377 is a resolution honoring the Westminster Christian Academy Girls Soccer Team for winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2025 4A State Championship. It specifically celebrates their achievement of securing three consecutive state championships.