HB191 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

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

Summary

HB 191 would add a constitutional right for parents to direct their children's upbringing, education, care, and custody in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new fundamental parental rights clause to the Alabama Constitution: every parent has the right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of their child. If voters approve it, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution and would guide future laws and government actions related to parenting. The bill also specifies how the amendment would be put to a vote, including ballot wording and adherence to existing election laws.

Who It Affects

• Parents and legal guardians: gain a constitutional right to direct their child's upbringing, education, care, and custody.
• Children and families: the rights and responsibilities around upbringing, education, and custody would be guided by the parental rights recognized in the amendment.

Key Provisions

• Proposes a constitutional amendment stating: 'Every parent has a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and custody of his or her child.'
• Requires voter approval; the amendment becomes valid only if a majority of qualified electors voting on it approve it.
• Outlines election procedures for the amendment, including ballot description and Yes/No choices, in accordance with existing Alabama election laws.

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