HB9 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mike HolmesJamie KielArnold MooneyRitchie Whorton

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Education, prohibit public institutions of higher education from providing support for organizations affiliated with China government

Summary

HB9 would ban Alabama public colleges and universities from supporting, funding, or using campus facilities for Chinese government–affiliated cultural institutes.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits public institutions of higher education in Alabama from providing support for, funding for, or using campus facilities for the operation of cultural institutes affiliated with, funded by, or supported by the government of China. It applies to all public colleges and universities in the state. The boards of trustees must comply with the act, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Public institutions of higher education in Alabama would be prohibited from supporting, funding, or using campus facilities for Chinese government–affiliated cultural institutes.
• Students and faculty at those institutions would be affected by the removal or restriction of on-campus programs and facilities associated with such institutes.

Key Provisions

• Definition: 'public institution of higher education' is the same as in Section 16-5-1 of the Alabama Code.
• Prohibition: no public institution may provide support for, funding for, or use of campus facilities for the operation of cultural institutes affiliated with, funded by, or supported by the government of China.
• Compliance: constitutionally created boards of trustees must comply with the requirements of this act.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education