SB333 Alabama 2013 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a pregnant woman may elect to give birth in a hospital attended by a nurse midwife or a physician
This bill would allow a pregnant woman to choose the location and method of childbirth
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
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.
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 |
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| Bill Text | SB333 Alabama 2013 Session - Introduced |