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AL HB300

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Alabama defining the term "persons" in the Code of Alabama 1975 to include any human being from the moment of fertilization or the functional equivalent thereof.

  • Amendment becomes valid upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in accordance with Sections 284, 285, and 287 of the Alabama Constitution.

  • Election official shall assign a ballot number and display the amendment description with Yes/No voting options on the election ballot.

  • Election upon the proposed amendment shall be conducted according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws.

Legislative Description

Personhood, defined to include humans from moment of fertilization, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Health2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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