HB558 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ed HenryWes LongBecky NordgrenJohn MerrillKen Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Health, abortion coverage by exchange participating health plans, State of Alabama opts out of authorizing, Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act

Summary

Alabama would opt out of abortion coverage in health plans offered through the state's health insurance exchange and restrict coverage to specific life-threatening or rape/incest scenarios.

What This Bill Does

The bill prohibits abortion coverage in any qualified health plan offered through Alabama's exchange, with exceptions if the mother's life is at risk or the pregnancy results from rape or incest. It explicitly states Alabama's intent to opt out of plans that cover abortions and clarifies that no right to abortion is created by this act. The act becomes law three months after final passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who would enroll in exchange plans; their plans would not cover abortions except in life-threatening cases or rape/incest.
• Health insurance plans that participate in Alabama's exchange; these plans would be restricted from offering abortion coverage.

Key Provisions

• No abortion coverage may be provided by a qualified health plan offered through an exchange within Alabama, with exceptions when the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy results from rape or incest.
• The act affirms Alabama's opt-out of allowing abortion coverage in exchange participating plans and sets the act to become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's 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

Health