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AL HB112
Bill
Status
2/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Matt Fridy
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama's Constitution establishing that every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of their children.
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Prohibits government from burdening this parental right unless the government demonstrates the burden serves a compelling governmental interest and uses the least restrictive means to achieve that interest.
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Amendment becomes valid upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in an election held according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.
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Election official must assign a ballot number and set forth a description of the amendment on the ballot with Yes/No voting options.
Legislative Description
Parental rights, right to direct upbringing, education, care, and custody of child, const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/3/2016