HB40 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Abortion prohibited except to preserve the life of a pregnant woman, or when rape or incest occurrs, penalties, const. amend.
Description
Under existing law, an abortion may be performed under certain circumstances
This bill would propose a constitutional amendment that would prohibit an abortion for any reason except in an extreme case where the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother or where there is rape or incest and would provide a penalty for a violation of this amendment
To propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to prohibit abortion except in an extreme case where the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother or where there is rape or incest; and to provide a penalty for a violation of this amendment.
Subjects
Constitutional Amendments
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2010 | Hurst requested Journal to reflect he intended to cosponsor | |
| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB40 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |