SB333 Alabama 2013 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2013
Title
Childbirth, choice of location and method of child birth, authorized, Sec. 34-19-8 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, a pregnant woman may
elect to give birth in a hospital attended by a
nurse midwife or a physician</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would allow a pregnant woman to
choose the location and method of childbirth</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide that a health care
provider would be immune from liability for any
complications arising from a female's choice of
childbirth method</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to childbirth; to amend Section 34-19-8,
Code of Alabama 1975, to allow childbirth to be planned in a
hospital, a birthing center, or a location chosen by the
pregnant woman; to allow a pregnant female to choose her
location and method of childbirth; to provide immunity to
physicians and health care professionals under certain
circumstances; and to provide an effective date.
</p>
Subjects
Pregnant Woman
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2013 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB333 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |