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AL HB101
Bill
Status
5/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tuggle
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AI Summary
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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.
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Research must be approved by the Institutional Review Board of the conducting institution.
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Creates an exception to the existing age of majority provision (19 years) specifically for research participation purposes.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
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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