Rep. Matt Simpson taken ill

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 184

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, was taken to a hospital Tuesday afternoon with an unspecified illness, according to House Rules Committee Chair Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn.

“Be with Brother Simpson as he is dealing with this issue. Give him healing hands and a quick response for his care givers,” Lovvorn said on the House floor Tuesday afternoon while leading the chamber in prayer.

Simpson was supposed to present HB 41, which would allow prosecutors to …

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