SB87 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow display of the Ten Commandments on state property and property owned or administrated by public schools and public bodies in Alabama.

• Guarantees every person liberty to worship according to their own conscience and prohibits compulsion to attend or financially support any place of worship or minister.

• Protects civil and political rights, privileges, and capacities from being diminished or enlarged based on religious beliefs.

• Requires Ten Commandments displays to comply with constitutional requirements, including being intermingled with historical or educational items in a larger display.

• Prohibits expenditure of public funds in defense of the constitutionality of this amendment and directs the submission of the amendment to voters in accordance with state election laws.