SB228 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Infants, age of majority designated as 18 years for participation in college or university research, Sec. 26-1-1 am'd.
Summary: SB228 would allow 18-year-olds to consent to participate in certain college or university research in Alabama, with Institutional Review Board approval.
What This Bill Does
It amends Alabama's age of majority law to designate 18 years as the age for consenting to participate in certain college/university research. Consent for research participation would require approval by the institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The change focuses on research consent and does not broadly alter the general age of majority for other rights; the act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Who It Affects
Individuals who are 18 or older (including 18- and 19-year-olds) who may participate in college/university research and can now consent with IRB approval.
Colleges and universities in Alabama and their Institutional Review Boards, as they oversee and approve research involving human participants.

Key Provisions
Amend Section 26-1-1 to designate the age of majority as 18 years for the purpose of giving consent to participate in certain research conducted by a college or university.
Adds that an 18-year-old or older may consent to participate in research conducted by a college or university if the research has been approved by the institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB), notwithstanding other provisions.

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