HB17 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to abortion; to repeal Section 13A-13-7, Code of Alabama 1975, providing for criminal penalties for inducing or attempting to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery.

Summary

HB17 repeals the section that makes inducing or attempting to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery a misdemeanor in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It removes the criminal penalty tied to inducing abortion under Section 13A-13-7. By repealing this section, inducing abortion would no longer carry the misdemeanor charge defined in that law. The bill takes effect immediately after it is passed and signed by the Governor, or when it becomes law otherwise.

Who It Affects

• People who induce or attempt to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery would no longer face the misdemeanor penalty under Section 13A-13-7.
• Alabama residents and legal professionals who interpret or enforce abortion-related law are affected by the removal of this specific misdemeanor penalty.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 13A-13-7, Code of Alabama 1975, which provides criminal penalties for inducing or attempting to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery.
• Provides for immediate effectiveness following passage and governor's approval, or the act becoming law otherwise.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Abortion, provision providing misdemeanor to induce abortion, repealed