Section 26-23G-7 – Criminal Penalties.
Section 26-23G-7 Criminal penalties. Whoever is found to have violated Section 26-23G-3 shall be fined ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. (Act 2016-397, §7.)
Section 26-23E-3 – Definitions.
Section 26-23E-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall 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 with knowledge that the termination by those means […]
Section 26-23F-2 – Legislative Findings; Purpose.
Section 26-23F-2 Legislative findings; purpose. (a) The Legislature of the State of Alabama finds and declares that: (1) Deceased unborn infants deserve the same respect and dignity as other human beings. (2) The laws of this state do not ensure that deceased unborn infants receive proper burials or final disposition. (3) Alabama does not specifically […]
Section 26-23G-8 – Anonymity of Certain Individuals in Court Proceedings.
Section 26-23G-8 Anonymity of certain individuals in court proceedings. In every civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or action brought under this chapter, the court shall rule whether the identity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted to be performed shall be preserved from public disclosure if she does not give […]
Section 26-23E-4 – Physician Requirements.
Section 26-23E-4 Physician requirements. (a) Only a physician may perform an abortion. (b) During and after an abortion procedure performed at an abortion or reproductive health center, a physician must remain on the premises until all patients are discharged. The discharge order must be signed by the physician. Prior to discharge from the facility, the […]
Section 26-23F-3 – Definitions.
Section 26-23F-3 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall 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 with knowledge that the termination […]
Section 26-23G-9 – Construction of Chapter.
Section 26-23G-9 Construction of chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion, nor a right to a particular method of abortion. (Act 2016-397, §9.)
Section 26-23E-5 – Nursing Care.
Section 26-23E-5 Nursing care. At all times during procedures in an abortion or reproductive health center, nursing care shall be under the supervision of a registered professional nurse currently licensed in Alabama. At least one registered professional nurse shall be on duty to provide or supervise all nursing care of patients in preparation for and […]
Section 26-23F-4 – Release and Dignified Final Disposition of Bodily Remains of Unborn Infants.
Section 26-23F-4 Release and dignified final disposition of bodily remains of unborn infants. The mother, father, or authorized representative may request the release of the bodily remains to the mother, father, or authorized representative for dignified final disposition by burial, interment, or cremation. The request may be made by the mother, father, or authorized representative […]
Section 26-23H-1 – Short Title.
Section 26-23H-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as The Alabama Human Life Protection Act. (Act 2019-189, §1.)