AL HB407

State agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from using state funds, personnel, or facilities to implement any treaty provisions without a U.S. Senate ratification resolution.

Violations create a private cause of action in state court for injunctive and declaratory relief, compensatory damages up to $10,000 per violation, and attorney fees.

State agencies or subdivisions that adopt rules, regulations, ordinances, or guidance recommending or requiring compliance with unratified treaties bear the burden of proving the treaty was not a factor in the adoption process.

The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.