HB525 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

States rights, to affirm Alabama's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Summary

HB525 would affirm Alabama's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment and limit federal power over state affairs.

What This Bill Does

It asserts that federal power is limited to what the Constitution grants and that all other powers belong to the states. It proclaims Alabama's exclusive authority to regulate within its borders and says the state will act to prevent federal laws or regulations that infringe on its sovereignty. It emphasizes a dual-sovereignty framework and cites Supreme Court cases supporting limits on federal overreach. It states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• The State of Alabama and its residents would be covered by the state's asserted sovereignty over powers not delegated to the federal government.
• The federal government and its agencies would face limits on actions within Alabama and could be subject to measures intended to curb overreach.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The legislature finds that the Tenth Amendment defines federal power as limited to enumerated powers and reserves non-enumerated powers to Alabama, and it cites Supreme Court cases supporting limits on federal control; it also states sovereignty must be exercised in line with due process and equal protections.
• Section 1(b): Alabama declares sovereignty over all powers not enumerated and granted to the federal government.
• Section 1(c): The act serves as notice and demand to the federal government to cease activities outside enumerated powers and not diminish Alabama's balance of powers.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and the governor's approval.

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

Subjects

State Rights