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AL HB118

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rich Wingo

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

HB118 Summary

  • Prohibits public funds from being used to subsidize abortions directly or indirectly, with exceptions for cases where the mother's life is endangered or pregnancy results from rape or incest.

  • Prohibits government entities from allowing their property or facilities to be used for abortion activities, and prohibits government-owned healthcare facilities from contracting with providers for abortion services.

  • Prohibits public K-12 school facilities and employees from providing abortions, abortion counseling, or abortion referrals to students, and prohibits emergency contraception distribution.

  • Prohibits public funds appropriated for legal services from being used to advocate for or provide legal assistance regarding abortion rights or procurement, including restrictions on IOLTA (interest on lawyers' trust account) funds.

  • Prohibits public funds from being expended for research projects involving abortion, human cloning, or prohibited human research, and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the act's provisions.

Legislative Description

Abortion, prohibits public funding or subsidization of abortion activities, with exceptions, prohibits use of government properties for abortions, prohibits public funds being used for certain endeavors, including abortions

Abortion

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government

1/13/2022

Committee Referrals

State Government1/13/2022

Full Bill Text

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