SR69 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

Senate SR69 designates HB314 as a top-priority bill for the eighteenth legislative day and outlines abortion penalties as Class A for abortion and Class C for attempted abortion.

What This Bill Does

If approved, SR69 would place HB314 at the head of the Senate's business for the eighteenth day, taking precedence over all other matters until it is disposed of. The order is only for that day. The accompanying description of HB314 indicates that it would change state law to classify abortion as a Class A felony and attempted abortion as a Class C felony.

Who It Affects

• People who seek abortions in Alabama would be subject to the new penalties if HB314 becomes law (Class A felony for abortion).
• Abortion providers and others involved in abortions could be affected by the penalties and enforcement under HB314.

Key Provisions

• Designates HB314 as the special, paramount, and continuing order of business for the eighteenth legislative day, taking precedence over all other matters.
• HB314 would make abortion a Class A felony and attempted abortion a Class C felony.
• The special order applies only for the Eighteenth Legislative Day.
• HB314 is associated with Representative Collins as sponsor.

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

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative