Bill > HB349

This bill amends several sections of the Alabama Code related to the age of majority, jurisdiction of the juvenile court, admission to public school, involuntary commitments of persons who are mentally ill, the right to contract, and child protective services. Key provisions include: - Expanding the definition of "child" to include individuals under 19 years of age for certain purposes, such as child in need of supervision matters or mental health commitments. - Allowing individuals under 19 years of age to attend public school, even if they are over the typical age range. - Clarifying that the involuntary commitment law does not apply to individuals under 19 who are mentally ill. - Providing that individuals 18 years of age or older may consent to participate in research approved by an accredited college or university's Institutional Review Board. - Allowing an unemancipated 18-year-old of sound mind to enter into a binding contract, without the ability to rescind it due to their minority. The bill also makes various other technical and clarifying changes to related laws.

Education, Justice