SB205 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shadrack McGill

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonGerald H. AllenRusty GloverGreg J. Reed

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Abortions, redefining the term person

Summary

The bill defines 'persons' to include fertilized eggs and IVF embryos, treating them as persons under Alabama law.

What This Bill Does

It expands the legal definition of 'persons' to include all human beings resulting from fertilization, including IVF embryos relied on for implantation. This could affect abortion-related laws and the legal status of embryos, since those embryos would be considered persons. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Embryos created via fertilization (including IVF embryos) would be legally treated as persons under Alabama law.
• Pregnant individuals, abortion providers, and IVF clinics or physicians could be affected by the new definition, as laws referencing 'persons' may be applied differently.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The term 'persons' in the Code of Alabama 1975 shall include all human beings resulting from the union of the male sperm with the female egg either from sexual intercourse or in the case of in vitro fertilization, the fertilized egg or eggs relied on by a physician for implantation in the uterus.
• 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.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Abortion