Lawmaker pre-files bill to limit state’s authority to close businesses, churches in state of emergency

The 2021 Alabama legislative regular session begins in four days and already more than 140 bills have been pre-filed. State Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, has introduced legislation limiting the power of public officials to close businesses and churches in a public health emergency if the business or church is complying with conditions under which other businesses are allowed to remain open.

 

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