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AL SB228
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 26-1-1 of the Alabama Code to allow 18-year-olds to consent to participation in research conducted by accredited colleges and universities.
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Research participation consent authority applies only when the research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of the college or university.
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The college or university must be accredited by a federally recognized accrediting agency.
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This exception to Alabama's general age of majority (19 years) applies exclusively to research participation and does not affect other legal rights and abilities.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Infants, age of majority designated as 18 years for participation in college or university research, Sec. 26-1-1 am'd.
Infants
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013