AL HB244

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

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

State agencies or subdivisions that adopt rules, regulations, ordinances, or guidance recommending or requiring treaty compliance without Senate ratification must prove the treaty was not a factor in the adoption process.

The act becomes effective on June 1, 2024.