SB44 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hightower

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

SB44 makes it illegal to offer or accept money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any part, creating a new crime with a Class B felony penalty that takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits any person, entity, or association from offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion. It establishes the crime with a Class B felony penalty for violations. It also notes the bill is exempt from certain local-funding requirements because it creates a new crime, and it takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Anyone who would offer money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion thereof (prohibited).
• Anyone who would accept money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion thereof (prohibited).

Key Provisions

• Prohibits offering or accepting money or anything of value for an aborted fetus or any portion thereof.
• Violations are punishable as a Class B felony.
• States that although it creates a new expenditure trigger under local-funds rules, the bill is exempt from those requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing one.
• Effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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