SR73 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

SR73 is a Senate resolution that sets the special order calendar for the 22nd day of the 2012 Regular Session, making HB2 and SB10 the top business for that day.

What This Bill Does

It designates two bills as the priority items for a specific legislative day. HB2 would prohibit text messaging or using a handheld wireless device while driving on public roads, impose penalties, and require law enforcement to report statistical information to the Public Safety Department. SB10 would address abortion coverage in exchange health plans and would allow the State of Alabama to opt out of authorizing such coverage and out of a federal abortion mandate opt-out act.

Who It Affects

• Drivers and law enforcement in Alabama, as HB2 would regulate driving behavior and require reporting of traffic statistics.
• Health insurance consumers and state health policymakers in Alabama, as SB10 would affect abortion coverage in exchange plans and the state’s position on federal mandates.

Key Provisions

• HB2: Prohibits motor vehicle operators from text messaging or using a handheld wireless device while operating a motor vehicle on public streets, roads, or highways; sets penalties; requires law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to the Public Safety Department.
• SB10: Addresses abortion coverage by health plans offered through the exchange and states that Alabama opts out of authorizing such coverage and out of the Federal Abortion Mandate Opt Out Act.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative