SB376 Summary

• Extends Alabama's parental consent requirement for minors seeking abortion to include both state residents and nonresidents, with judicial waiver procedures available to both groups.

• Requires courts to state on the record why disclosure of a minor's identity to witnesses is necessary before such disclosure can occur during bypass proceedings.

• Authorizes courts to extend the initial 48-hour decision deadline by up to 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) on their own motion or at request of parties other than the minor.

• Requires courts to state on the record before issuing subpoenas why the requested evidence or testimony is necessary to consider the petition without unduly burdening the minor.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.