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AL SB135
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Paul Sanford
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AI Summary
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Establishes that a parent's liberty to direct the upbringing, education, and care of a child is a fundamental right.
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Prohibits the state and any state agency or locality from infringing on this parental right unless they demonstrate a governmental interest of the highest order that cannot be otherwise served.
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Codifies the opinion of Alabama's Supreme Court in Ex parte E.R.G., 73 So. 3d 644 (2011) and references U.S. Supreme Court case law on fit parents' fundamental rights.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Parental right, to make decisions regarding child's education, upbringing, and care
Parental Rights
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health and Human Services
3/3/2015