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AL HB314Abortion, prohibited under certain conditions, Class A felony; attempted abortion a Class C felony, exceptions
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Introduced
04/02/2019
04/02/2019
In Committee
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Crossed Over
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Passed
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2019
Bill Summary
Abortion, prohibited under certain conditions, Class A felony; attempted abortion a Class C felony, exceptions
AI Summary
This bill, known as The Alabama Human Life Protection Act, prohibits abortion in Alabama except in cases where the mother's life is at serious risk. It defines key terms such as "abortion," "ectopic pregnancy," and "lethal anomaly," and establishes that abortion performed in violation of the act is a Class A felony, while attempted abortion is a Class C felony. The bill also provides legal protections for women seeking abortions and the physicians performing them in cases of medical emergency. Additionally, it repeals any existing Alabama statutes or regulations that conflict with the provisions of this act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Judiciary first Amendment Offered (on 05/15/2019)
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