Section 26-23A-2 – Legislative Findings; Purpose.
Section 26-23A-2 Legislative findings; purpose. (a) The Legislature of the State of Alabama finds that: (1) It is essential to the psychological and physical well-being of a woman considering an abortion that she receive complete and accurate information on her alternatives. (2) Most abortions are performed in clinics devoted solely to providing abortions and family […]
Section 26-23A-3 – Definitions.
Section 26-23A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) ABORTION. The use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant. Such use or prescription is not an abortion […]
Section 26-23A-4
Section 26-23A-4 Voluntary and informed consent required for abortion. Except in the case of a medical emergency, no abortion shall be performed or induced without the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. Except in the case of a medical emergency, consent to an abortion […]