SB181 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 establishing religious freedom rights, including the liberty to worship according to conscience and prohibiting compulsion to support religious institutions.

• Authorizes the display of the Ten Commandments on state property and on property owned or administered by public schools and public bodies in Alabama.

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

• Prohibits the expenditure of public funds in defense of the constitutionality of this amendment.

• Provides for a statewide election on the proposed amendment to be conducted according to Alabama election laws, with results determined by a majority vote of qualified electors.