HR264 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mary MooreRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Senate Bill 417, supporting passage of, and repealing Act 2019-189
Summary: A House resolution endorsing SB417 to repeal Act 2019-189, which criminalized performing abortions in Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It states that the Alabama House supports SB417 and its goal to repeal Act 2019-189. Act 2019-189 makes abortion a felony with limited exceptions. If SB417 becomes law, Act 2019-189 would be repealed, ending the criminal penalties for performing an abortion. The resolution argues that repealing the act would avoid costly court battles and free state resources to address health needs like infant mortality and rural health care.

Who It Affects
Individuals seeking abortion services in Alabama would be affected by the removal of criminal penalties upon repeal.
Alabama taxpayers and state resources would benefit from avoiding legal costs and redirecting funds toward health-related priorities.

Key Provisions
Express support for Senate Bill 417 and its goal to repeal Act 2019-189.
Affirm that Act 2019-189 would be repealed under SB417, thereby removing criminal penalties for performing an abortion.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules