HB307 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

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

Summary

HB307 would add a constitutional guarantee that every parent has a fundamental right to direct their child's upbringing, education, care, and custody.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a constitutional amendment in Alabama to recognize parental rights as fundamental. If adopted by voters, this right would become part of the state Constitution, guiding how parents direct their children’s upbringing, education, care, and custody. An election would be held to approve the amendment, with ballot language describing the change and Yes/No options; the amendment would take effect if a majority of qualified electors vote yes.

Who It Affects

• Parents and legal guardians who direct their children’s upbringing, education, care, and custody
• State and local government entities (such as schools, courts, and child welfare agencies) that would need to respect and operate under this parental right if the amendment is adopted

Key Provisions

• Proposed amendment: Every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of his or her child.
• Election provisions: An election shall be held to approve the amendment; ballot language will describe the amendment and provide Yes/No options; the amendment becomes valid if approved by a majority of qualified electors.

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