SJR67 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Paul BussmanGerald H. AllenJ.T. WaggonerJimmy HolleyPaul SanfordCam WardGreg J. ReedPhillip W. WilliamsRusty GloverShadrack McGillBryan TaylorBill Holtzclaw

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Recognizing the rights of unborn children

Summary

SJR67 is a Senate Joint Resolution recognizing the rights of unborn children and reaffirming Alabama’s policy to protect life, including unborn children.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution states that unborn children have rights under Alabama policy and that the state protects life born and unborn. It references constitutional provisions and the chemical-endangerment statute to support this view, specifically noting the 2013 Ex parte Ankrom decision that the word 'child' includes unborn children. The bill expresses legislative agreement with that interpretation, but it does not create new laws or enforceable rights on its own.

Who It Affects

• Unborn children, by being explicitly acknowledged as included in the state's protection of life and health under the resolution's framework.
• The public and the state’s legal system (courts, prosecutors, and legislators), as the resolution signals policy intent and may influence interpretation and enforcement of related laws.

Key Provisions

• Recognition that unborn children have rights and are protected under Alabama's public policy to protect life, born and unborn.
• Assertion that the Alabama Constitution and state laws uphold the protection of life and safety for all children, including those not yet born.
• Statement that every child is entitled to live in safety and health and to survive to adulthood.
• Acknowledgment that Ex parte Ankrom interpreted the chemical-endangerment statute to include unborn children within the meaning of 'child.'

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative