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AL HB101

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tuggle

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 26-1-1 of the Alabama Code to allow persons aged 18 years or older to consent to participate in research conducted by accredited colleges or universities.

  • Research must be approved by the Institutional Review Board of the conducting institution.

  • Creates an exception to the existing age of majority provision (19 years) specifically for research participation purposes.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

  • House passed 14-APR-15; Senate passed 05-MAY-15.

Legislative Description

Colleges and universities, age of majority designated as 18 years for participation in research, Sec. 26-1-1 am'd.

Colleges and Universities

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 10:18 a.m. on May 7, 2015.

5/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth Affairs4/14/2015
Education Policy3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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