HB38 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Crimes and offfenses, offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus prohibited, criminal penalties

Summary

HB38 would make it illegal to offer or accept money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion, with violations punished as a Class B felony.

What This Bill Does

It creates a new crime that bans anyone from offering or accepting money or valuables for an aborted fetus or any portion. Violations would be classified as a Class B felony. The bill notes a potential local-funding impact under Amendment 621 but specifies an exemption because it creates a new crime, and it would take effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Any person, entity, or association that would offer money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion.
• Any person, entity, or association that would accept money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion (violation subjects violators to penalties).

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Prohibits offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion thereof.
• Section 1(b): Violations are punishable as a Class B felony.
• Section 2: The bill is exempt from local-funding approval requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and governor's signature (or becoming law otherwise).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes and Offenses