Section 26-23C-1 – Short Title.

Section 26-23C-1 Short title. This act shall be known as the “Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act.” (Act 2012-405, p. 1108, §1.)

Section 26-23C-2 – Legislative Findings.

Section 26-23C-2 Legislative findings. (a) The Legislature of the State of Alabama finds all of the following: (1) Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P.L. 111-148, federal tax dollars, via affordability credits, subsidies provided to individuals between 150-400 percent of the federal poverty level, are routed to exchange participating health insurance plans, including […]

Section 26-23C-3 – Opt Out of Abortion Coverage.

Section 26-23C-3 Opt out of abortion coverage. (a) No abortion coverage may be provided by a qualified health plan offered through an exchange created pursuant to P.L. 111-148 within the State of Alabama. (b) This prohibition shall not apply to an abortion performed when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, […]

Section 26-23C-4 – Construction of Chapter.

Section 26-23C-4 Construction of chapter. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion. (b) It is not the intention of this chapter to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful. (Act 2012-405, p. 1108, §4.)