SB5 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Bobby D. SingletonJerry L. Fielding

Session

First Special Session 2012

Title

Senate, redistricting pursuant to 2010 federal census, venue for legal action challenging to be in Montgomery County Circuit Court, official maps of districts retained in Secretary of State Office and printed with Acts, use for Legislative intent, Sec. 29-1-2.3 repealed; Sec. 29-1-2.3 added

Summary

SB5 would redefine 'persons' in Alabama law to include all humans from fertilization and implantation.

What This Bill Does

It would change the legal definition of 'persons' in the Code of Alabama 1975 to include a human from the moment of fertilization and implantation. This means laws that use the term 'persons' could apply to embryos or fertilized eggs. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects

• Embryos/fetuses would gain potential legal status as 'persons' under relevant Alabama laws.
• Medical providers and pregnant individuals could see changes in how laws that reference 'persons' are interpreted or applied.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 defines 'persons' in the Code of Alabama 1975 to include any human being from fertilization and implantation into the womb.
• Section 2 sets the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval, or when it becomes law otherwise.

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

Subjects

Senate