Alabama 2022 Regular Session

Alabama House Bill HB118

Introduced
1/13/22  

Caption

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.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AL SB13

Abortion; right to make reproductive decisions, established; state prohibited from restricting abortion in certain circumstances

AL HB378

Abortion, harboring or transporting of minor girl in order to obtain abortion prohibited in certain circumstances, criminal penalties and affirmative defense provided, certain civil remedies authorized

AL HB611

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

AL HB31

Abortion, rape and incest exceptions, provided

AL SB220

Public contracts; prohibitions on public contracts with entities affiliated with the People's Republic of China, provided;

AL HB45

Abortion, provision providing misdemeanor to induce abortion, repealed

AL HB90

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

AL HB50

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

AL HB491

Public K-12 Schools; prohibited from selling, allowing the sale of, or providing food items containing certain additives, subject to exceptions

AL HB9

Face mask mandates; governmental entities and State Health Officer, prohibited from imposing; exceptions, provided

Similar Bills

WV HB2239

Restricting the performance of abortions and acquiring, providing, receiving, otherwise transferring, or using fetal body parts

MD HB1139

Public Funds - Prohibition on Expenditures for Abortion (Abortion Subsidy Prohibition Act)

TX SB8

Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

TX HB200

Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.

CA AB2193

Maternal mental health.

AR HB1011

To Create The Restore Roe Act; And To Restore A Woman's Access To Abortion Services.

WV HB4255

Abortion permitted only in certain instances

FL H0007

Pregnancy and Parenting Support