SB221 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Education, post minority, law, rule, or court order compelling prohibited, const. amend.

Summary

SB221 would propose a constitutional amendment to prohibit any law, rule, or court order that requires someone to financially support another adult's post-minority education.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the amendment would stop any law, rule, or court order from forcing a person to pay for another legal adult over age 19 to attend or pay for post-minority education. It protects individuals' freedom to decide whether to fund someone else's education. It would go into effect only if voters approve it in a statewide election.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who might otherwise be required to pay for another adult's education (such as parents, spouses, or guardians) who would no longer be legally compelled to do so.
• Adult students (19 and older) who might previously rely on support from others for their education.
• Courts, lawmakers, and government agencies that might issue or enforce such financial support obligations (they would be prohibited from doing so).

Key Provisions

• Prohibits any law, rule, or court order from compelling a person to provide financial support for the post-minority education of another legal adult over 19.
• Applies specifically to post-minority education for individuals over the age of 19.
• Proposes a constitutional amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901, to take effect only if approved by a majority of voters in an election.
• Requires election-related steps, including ballot wording and process for voter consideration.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments