§ 26-23F-1 Short title
§ 26-23F-2 Legislative findings; purpose
§ 26-23F-3 Definitions
§ 26-23F-4 Release and dignified final disposition of bodily remains of unborn infants
§ 26-23F-5 Sale or other disposition of bodily remains of unborn infant
§ 26-23F-6 Violations
§ 26-23F-7 Remedies and penalties
§ 26-23F-8 Construction of chapter
§ 26-23F-9 Relation to other laws
§ 26-23F-10 Exceptions under Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 26 > Chapter 23F - Unborn Infants Dignity of Life Act

  • abortion: as used in this chapter , does not include a procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman with an ectopic pregnancy, nor does it include the procedure or act to terminate the pregnancy of a woman when the unborn child has a lethal anomaly. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • action: Any suit, counterclaim, crossclaim or third party claim filed at law or in equity, including any claim therein asserted by one or more parties or against one or more parties in a multi-party action or suit, or an appeal thereof. See Alabama Code 12-19-271
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • BODILY REMAINS: The physical remains, corpse, or body parts of a dead unborn infant who has been expelled or extracted from his or her mother. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • defense: Any affirmative defense under Rule 8(c), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, filed in any action at law or in equity. See Alabama Code 12-19-271
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: Any pregnancy resulting from a fertilized egg that has implanted or attached outside the uterus. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • FINAL DISPOSITION: The burial, interment, cremation, or other legal disposition of the bodily remains of a deceased unborn infant. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • LETHAL ANOMALY: A child would die at birth or be still born. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • PATHOLOGICAL STUDY: The examination of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes, and any related activities necessary to perform such study. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • person: Any individual, corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, or any other entity, including any governmental entity or unincorporated association of persons. See Alabama Code 12-19-271
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • research: A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalized knowledge but does not include treatment, medication, diagnostic or remedial tests, surgical procedures, or observations which have the purpose of determining or improving the life or health of the unborn infant or preserving the life or health of the unborn infant or the unborn infant's mother or pathological study. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • UNBORN INFANT: A human being in utero at any stage of development regardless of viability. See Alabama Code 26-23F-3
  • without substantial justification: when used with reference to any action, claim, defense or appeal, including without limitation any motion, means that such action, claim, defense or appeal (including any motion) is frivolous, groundless in fact or in law, or vexatious, or interposed for any improper purpose, including without limitation, to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation, as determined by the court. See Alabama Code 12-19-271