The Alabama Legislature passed parental rights legislation on Wednesday. The Alabama Senate voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation 35 to 0.
House Bill 6 (HB6) is sponsored by State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham). The legislation was carried in the Senate by Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore).
“This bill simply codifies what is already case law,” Sen. Albritton explained.
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) asked, “Why do we need it?
“This would codify what is already in the law,” Albritton explained. “We believe that it strengthens the law and puts into the black letter law what we already have in the case law.”
“HB6 is focused on two principles: God and Country,” Rep. Paschal said on the House floor. “Parental rights are related to the noble duty of parents to raise their children. Parental rights are natural rights that cannot be taken away by any form of government.”
HB6, as amended, passed the Senate 35 to 0. It already passed the House by a vote of 87 to 8. The bill now goes to the Gov. Kay Ivey, for her consideration.
The Alabama Legislature will meet on Tuesday for Day 30 of the legislative session. The Constitution of Alabama limits the legislative session to a maximum of thirty days.
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