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AL HB240

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Daniels

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 36.06 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022 to clarify that an extrauterine embryo is not an "unborn life" or "unborn child"

  • Maintains existing state policy recognizing the sanctity of unborn life and rights of unborn children, including the right to life

  • Reaffirms that nothing in the constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires funding of an abortion

  • Requires an election on the proposed amendment to be held according to Sections 284 and 285 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022 and state election laws

  • Amendment becomes valid upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure

Legislative Description

Extrauterine embryo not an unborn life and unborn child; Constitutional Amendment

Constitutional Amendments Statewide

Last Action

Pending House Health

2/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Health2/27/2024

Full Bill Text

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