HB158 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish the Alabama Child Care Provider Inclusion Act.
This bill would prohibit the state from discriminating against a child care service provider on the basis that the provider declines to provide a child care service that conflicts with the religious beliefs of the provider.
This bill would prohibit the state from refusing to license or renew the license of a provider of a child care service on the basis that the provider declines to carry out an activity that conflicts with the religious beliefs of the provider.
This bill would also expressly authorize civil remedies for enforcement including attorneys' fees.
To establish the Alabama Child Care Provider Inclusion Act; to prohibit the state from discriminating against or refusing to license a provider of child care services licensed by the state on the basis that the provider declines to provide a child care service or carry out an activity that conflicts with the religious beliefs of the provider; and to provide for civil remedies.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | H | Indefinitely Postponed |
| April 13, 2016 | H | Pending third reading on day 23 Favorable from Health with 1 substitute |
| April 13, 2016 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| February 9, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB158 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature