45 chapters · 666 sections in this title.
Ala. Code § 26-23H-1 Short Title
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This chapter shall be known as The Alabama Human Life Protection Act. (Act 2019-189, §1.)
Ala. Code § 26-23H-2 Legislative Findings
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(a) This state’s statute criminalizing abortion, Section 13A-13-7, has never been repealed. It has remained unenforceable as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) and its progeny, which struck down as unconstitutional a Texas statute crim…
Ala. Code § 26-23H-3 Definitions
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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…
Ala. Code § 26-23H-4 Abortion Prohibited; Exception
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion except as provided for by subsection (b). (b) An abortion shall be permitted if an attending physician licensed in Alabama determines that an abortion is necessary in order to preve…