Abortion, prohibits public funding or subsidization of abortion activities, with exceptions, prohibits use of government properties for abortions, prohibits public funds being used for certain endeavors, including abortions
Impact
The implications of HB 118 are significant as it reinforces the state's position on public expenditure concerning abortion. By prohibiting Medicaid funding for abortion except in dire circumstances, such as risk to the mother's life or instances of rape or incest, the bill substantially narrows access to abortion services. Critics argue that this bill could severely restrict reproductive rights while proponents assert it aligns with the state’s policy prioritizing childbirth over abortion.
Summary
House Bill 118, known as the Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act, restricts public funding for abortion activities in Alabama with certain exceptions. The bill specifically prohibits government entities from utilizing public funds for abortion services and from allowing their properties or facilities to be used for such purposes. Furthermore, healthcare facilities owned by the state are forbidden to contract for abortion services, reinforcing the bill's intent to limit the use of state resources in relation to abortion care.
Contention
The bill has sparked considerable debate regarding its implications for reproductive rights. Opponents argue that it undermines women's health care by restricting access to necessary medical services, particularly in cases involving life-threatening conditions or mental health issues. Proponents, however, maintain that it reflects the values of the community and the Legislature's duty to prioritize state interests. The bill also includes provisions for the Attorney General to enforce its mandates, indicating a commitment to ensuring compliance with these restrictions.
Abortion producing drug; prohibitions provided relating to access to abortion producing drugs via the internet or other information technology systems, Attorney General authorized to enforce, civil cause of action created, criminal penalties provided
Abortion; authorized to preserve health of mother or if pregnancy result of rape or incest; man convicted of rape or incest required to pay for abortion and undergo vasectomy; mother of unborn child who undergoes abortion to preserve her health authorized to petition to require father of unborn child to pay for certain abortion costs; judge authorized to excuse father from payment if he undergoes vasectomy
Game breeder license; possessory interest in deer established; killing, testing, prohibition of transfer of deer by state agencies for disease prohibited, subject to exceptions
Game breeder license; possessory interest in deer established; killing, testing, prohibition of transfer of deer by state agencies for disease prohibited, subject to exceptions
Relating to the authority of a state agency or the state's air quality state implementation plan to impose certain restrictions with respect to a motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle powered by an engine.
Relating to prohibiting governmental discriminatory practices as well as submissions and trainings that could lead to discriminatory treatment of individuals because of personal identity characteristics including an individual's race, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin or religion and the establishment of remedies and penalties for discriminatory treatment.