HB191 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

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

Summary

HB 191 would add a constitutional amendment in Alabama recognizing that every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of their child.

What This Bill Does

It would constitutionally protect a parent's right to direct how their child is raised, educated, cared for, and who has custody. If voters approve, this right becomes part of the Alabama Constitution and would influence related laws and decisions. The amendment would be placed on the ballot in an election with specific wording and description.

Who It Affects

• Parents: gain a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of their child.
• State and courts: must recognize and apply this constitutional right when making laws and decisions about children's upbringing, education, care, and custody; elections to adopt the amendment would be held under state law.

Key Provisions

• Text of the proposed amendment: 'Every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of his or her child.'
• Election and adoption: The amendment would be put to a statewide election and would become valid only if approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on it; ballot language and description requirements are specified.

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