Alabama Statutes

§ 22-10A-1 — Declaration of Policy

Alabama § 22-10A-1

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 22Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control

Ch. 10AGenetics Service

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Ala. Code § 22-10A-1 (2026).

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It is declared to be the policy of this state to identify families who have members with genetic disorders that cause birth defects and mental retardation. A part of this policy shall be to encourage prevention of birth defects and mental retardation through education, genetic counseling and amniocentesis when applicable.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1978, No. 824, p. 1226, §1.)

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