HB301 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ed Henry

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Abortion, restrictions on protest at abortion clinics, Department of Public Health may not issue or renew licenses of clinics located near schools

Summary

HB301 would bar the Alabama Department of Public Health from issuing or renewing licenses for abortion clinics located within 2,000 feet of a public school.

What This Bill Does

It creates a distance-based licensing ban for abortion clinics and reproductive health centers near public schools (2,000 feet). Licenses cannot be issued or renewed for clinics within that distance, effectively removing near-school abortion services from the licensed network. The policy takes effect on the first day of the third month after the bill passes and becomes law when signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Abortion clinics or reproductive health centers located within 2,000 feet of a public school would be ineligible for new or renewed licenses.
• Public schools and nearby communities may see changes in access to nearby abortion services due to the licensing restriction, and the Alabama Department of Public Health would enforce the ban.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Alabama Department of Public Health may not issue or renew a health center license for an abortion clinic or reproductive health center located within 2,000 feet of a public school's property or campus.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Abortion