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Alabama Abortion Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Abortion Laws
| Code Section | 13A-13-7; 26-21-1 to 8; 22-5 |
| Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion | Willfully administers by drug, substance, instrument which induces abortion or miscarriage. Partial Birth Abortion (26-23-1 to 26-23-6): Any physician who performs a partial birth abortion within this state and thereby kills a human fetus shall be guilty of a Class C felony and upon conviction shall be punished as prescribed by law. (except to save life of mother.) |
| Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion | Necessary purpose to preserve life, health of mother or where fetus is not viable |
| Penalty for Unlawful Abortion | Fine of $100 to $1,000 and imprisonment to 12 months; abortion of viable fetus: Class A felony; violation of regulations concerning abortion procedures: Class C felony |
| Consent Requirements | Written consent of parent or guardian to perform abortion on unemancipated minor or judicial waiver of consent |
| Residency Requirements for Patients | - |
| Physician Licensing Requirements | Abortion of viable fetus must be performed by a physician, in a hospital, with concurrence of 2nd licensed physician as to viability |
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