Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
- Governor Robert Bentley (R) is anti-choice.
Legislature
- The Alabama House is anti-choice.
- The Alabama Senate is mixed-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWSAbortion BansAlabama has criminal bans on abortion. Biased Counseling & Mandatory DelayAlabama law subjects women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and mandatory delays. Counseling Ban/Gag RuleAlabama prohibits certain state employees and organizations receiving state funds from advocating for or promoting abortion services. Restrictions on Low-Income Women's Access to AbortionAlabama restricts low-income women's access to abortion.
Restrictions on Young Women's Access to AbortionAlabama law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental consent. Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)Alabama subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not applied to other medical professionals. |
PRO-CHOICE LAWSLow-Income Women's Access to Family PlanningAlabama provides certain low-income women increased coverage for Medicaid-funded family-planning services. |
OTHER RELEVANT LAWSPost-Viability Abortion RestrictionAlabama restricts post-viability abortion. |
