HB405 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

K.L. BrownKerry RichTerri CollinsPaul W. LeeApril WeaverWes LongRichard BaughnBecky NordgrenMac ButtramKurt WallaceJohn MerrillKen JohnsonDaniel H. BomanMark TuggleElaine BeechMary Sue McClurkinJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasTodd GreesonMac McCutcheonJay LoveJack WilliamsJoe FaustAlan BakerDuwayne BridgesMicky HammonGreg WrenAllen TreadawayRichard J. LairdAlan BootheDarrio Melton

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Persons, defined to include all humans from moment of fertilization

Summary

This bill would redefine 'persons' in Alabama law to include all humans from the moment of fertilization.

What This Bill Does

It changes the legal definition of 'persons' to include humans from fertilization or the functional equivalent. This broadens who is considered a person under Alabama Code, potentially affecting rights and protections in laws that refer to persons. It becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Unborn humans from fertilization would be considered 'persons' under Alabama law, potentially gaining rights and protections previously limited to born individuals.
• State laws, courts, and government agencies that use the term 'persons' would apply that definition across the Alabama Code, which could change legal outcomes in cases referencing personhood.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'persons' to include any human being from the moment of fertilization or the functional equivalent.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Human Being