SB40 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution guaranteeing individual liberty to worship God according to personal conscience.

• Prohibits compelling any person to attend religious worship or contribute financially to the support of any place of worship, minister, or religious organization.

• Authorizes display of historically significant documents reflecting the foundations of American rule of law on state property and property owned or administrated by public schools and public bodies, even if such displays have religious significance, provided the display is consistent with a governing authority's approved policy.

• Prohibits the expenditure of public funds in defense of the constitutionality of this amendment.

• Amendment passed the Alabama Senate on February 6, 2013 with a vote of 23 to 1 and requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election.