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AL HB148

AL HB148
Fundamental rights of parents; provided for, constitutional amendment


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Fundamental rights of parents; provided for, constitutional amendment

AI Summary

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Alabama to establish and protect the fundamental rights of parents, meaning these rights are considered essential and deeply rooted. Specifically, it states that each parent has the inherent right to guide their child's education, upbringing, care, custody, and overall control. The amendment also clarifies that the government cannot interfere with these parental rights unless it can prove that any such interference is absolutely necessary to achieve a crucial government objective and that it uses the least intrusive method possible to do so. This proposed change would be placed in the Alabama Constitution of 2022 and would require a majority vote from the state's electors to become law, following a process outlined for constitutional amendments and elections.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 2/25/2026 Room 200) (on 02/25/2026)

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