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AL SB79

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Whatley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

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

  • Research participation requires approval by the institution's Institutional Review Board.

  • Applies only to colleges and universities accredited by a federally recognized accrediting agency.

  • Creates a limited exception to Alabama's existing age of majority of 19 years, applying only to research consent purposes.

  • Effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

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

Minors

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

6/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Education and Youth Affairs3/3/2015

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