Senate OKs bill to allow churches, businesses to remain open during pandemic

The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open if those places follow the guidelines set for other businesses.

Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, introduced House Bill 103, which was carried in the Senate Thursday by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman. The Alabama House on March 2 passed Kiel’s bill in a 75 to 22 vote.

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