SB220 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Davis FiguresSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Abortion, legislative findings, criminal penalties for the performance of, Act 2019-189, 2019 Reg. Sess., repealed

Summary

SB220 repeals Act 2019-189, which had made abortion and attempted abortion a felony with limited exceptions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, SB220 removes the criminal penalties established by Act 2019-189 for performing or attempting abortion. The repeal takes effect immediately after passage and the governor's approval. The bill ends that specific criminal framework; it does not specify new abortion rules in its place based on the information provided.

Who It Affects

• Abortion providers and patients in Alabama, who would no longer be subject to the criminal penalties previously created by Act 2019-189.
• State taxpayers and resources, which could avoid enforcement costs or court proceedings tied to the repealed law.

Key Provisions

• Repeals Act 2019-189 (Chapter 23H of Title 26, Code of Alabama 1975), which provided criminal penalties for the performance of abortion or attempted abortion.
• Provides that the repeal becomes effective immediately following passage and the Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Abortion