Alabama § 38-5-6 - Relatives Not Legally Liable for Support, Hospital and Medical Care, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 38-5-6 — Relatives Not Legally Liable for Support, Hospital and Medical Care, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-5-6. Relatives Not Legally Liable for Support, Hospital and Medical Care, Etc.
No relative shall be held legally liable to support or to contribute to the support of any applicant for or recipient of assistance under this chapter. No relative shall be held liable to defray in whole or in part the cost of any medical care or hospital care or other service rendered to said recipient pursuant to any provision of this chapter if he is an applicant for or a recipient of assistance under this chapter at the time such medical care or hospital care or other service is rendered.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 38-5-6
What does Code of Alabama § 38-5-6 cover?
Section 38-5-6 ("Relatives Not Legally Liable for Support, Hospital and Medical Care, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 38-5-6?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 38-5-6 apply to my situation?
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