Alabama 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SJR7 — John R. Lewis Voting Right Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act, supported

Last action — Pending Committee Action in Second House

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

John R. Lewis Voting Right Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act, supported

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Pending Committee Action in Second House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (139)

139 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR7 do?
John R. Lewis Voting Right Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act, supported
Who sponsors SJR7?
SJR7 is sponsored by Merika Coleman (D).
What is the current status of SJR7?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SJR7?
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