According to an advisory from her office, Governor Kay Ivey successfully underwent a minor procedure Tuesday afternoon at Baptist South after doctors determined that fluid was pressing against her lung.

Lawmakers returned to Montgomery today for the 25th day of the 2026 legislative session.

Ivey’s office reported the governor “wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session.”

“For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side. After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician earlier today,” Gina Maiola, Governor Ivey’s Communications Director wrote.

“After he recommended she be evaluated by a surgeon at Baptist Medical Center South, it was determined there was some fluid pushing against her lung.

While it was not emergent, Governor Ivey wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session. This afternoon, the governor successfully underwent a minor procedure at Baptist South to remove that fluid. Out of an abundance of caution, she will be monitored at Baptist South in the coming days.

We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.”