SB5 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip W. Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Persons, defined to include all humans from moment of fertilization and implantation into the womb

Summary

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

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the term 'persons' in the Alabama Code would apply from the moment of fertilization and implantation, covering embryos and fetuses. This could mean unborn humans are treated as persons under state law, potentially affecting laws that reference 'persons' (including abortion-related or other restrictions). The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Unborn humans (embryos and fetuses) would be legally treated as persons from fertilization and implantation.
• State laws that reference the term 'persons' would apply to these unborn humans, potentially changing how those laws are interpreted or enforced.

Key Provisions

• Section 1. The term 'persons' as used in the Code of Alabama 1975 shall include any human being from the moment of fertilization and implantation into the womb.
• Section 2. This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

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Subjects

Human Being