SB205 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Abortion, Department of Public Health may not issue or renew licenses of clinics located near schools

Summary

The bill prevents licensing abortion clinics within 2,000 feet of a public school.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama Department of Public Health may not issue or renew a health center license to an abortion clinic or reproductive health center that is located within 2,000 feet of a public school. A public school is defined as kindergarten through 12th grade schools operated under the State Board of Education. The restriction also covers clinics that perform abortions. The law would take effect on August 1, 2016.

Who It Affects

• Abortion clinics or reproductive health centers located within 2,000 feet of a public school: would be unable to obtain or renew licenses to operate within that distance.
• Public schools and nearby communities within 2,000 feet of such clinics: would see clinics restricted from operating within this distance, changing local access to abortion services near schools.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'public school' as K-12 inclusive, operated under the State Board of Education.
• Prohibits the Alabama Department of Public Health from issuing or renewing a health center license for an abortion clinic or reproductive health center that performs abortions if it is located within 2,000 feet of a public school's property or campus.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, which is August 1, 2016.

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