HB112 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Parental rights, right to direct upbringing, education, care, and custody of child, const. amend.

Summary

HB112 would amend the Alabama Constitution to recognize every parent's fundamental right to direct their child's upbringing, education, care, and custody, with government action allowed only if it serves a compelling interest and uses the least restrictive means.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would enshrine a parent’s fundamental right to direct their child’s upbringing, education, care, and custody in the state constitution. The government could burden that right only if it proves a compelling governmental interest and that the burden is the least restrictive way to achieve that interest. The amendment would require voter approval in an election to become part of the constitution.

Who It Affects

• Parents and guardians who direct decisions about their child's upbringing, education, care, and custody, who gain a protected fundamental right.
• State and local government agencies, including schools and policy makers, which would have to justify any policy or action that burdens parental rights under the high standard.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new fundamental right for parents to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of their child.
• Sets a burden standard requiring a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means for any government burden on this right.
• Requires voter approval in an election for the amendment to become part of the Alabama Constitution.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments