HB620 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rich Wingo

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim CarnsAllen FarleyArnold Mooney

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Abortion, prohibits public funding of abortion activities, with exceptions, prohibits certain abortion services contracts, further prohibits certain abortion activities involving public K-12 schools, prohibits local funds from being used to promote abortions

Summary

HB620 would largely ban public funding and government use of resources for abortion and related activities, with limited life-saving exceptions and a private enforcement option.

What This Bill Does

It prohibits public funds from subsidizing abortions and restricts government property from being used for abortion services, with exceptions to save the life or health of the pregnant person. It also blocks government-owned health facilities from contracting for abortion services and bans public funds from abortion-related research. It extends these restrictions to public K-12 schools and public colleges, bars private legal services funded by public money from advocating for abortion, and creates a private right of action to enforce the provisions.

Who It Affects

• Public government entities and publicly funded institutions in Alabama (state and local agencies, government-owned health facilities, and any organization receiving public funds) would be barred from subsidizing abortion, using property for abortion activities, or contracting for abortion services, with limited life-saving exceptions.
• Public K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges/universities (including their employees and funding connected to tuition) would be restricted from providing abortion services or counseling, from funding abortions with public or student funds, and from distributing emergency contraception through state programs.

Key Provisions

• Public funds may not be used to subsidize abortion activities, with exceptions to save the life or preserve the mother's health.
• Government entities may not allow their property or facilities to be used for abortion activities, with exceptions for life-saving or health-preserving cases.
• Government-owned healthcare facilities may not contract with providers for abortion services, with exceptions for life-saving or health-preserving cases.
• Public funds cannot be expended on or awarded to any abortion-related research, including human cloning or prohibited human research, and funds cannot pass through to such projects.
• Facilities on public K-12 school property or run by public school districts, and employees of public K-12 schools, may not provide abortion services or counsel in favor of abortion to students.
• Funds used for private legal services (including private agencies) or from IOLTA may not be used to advocate for or provide legal assistance related to abortion, with a private right of action to enforce this.
• Public funds paid by students as part of tuition or fees to state universities or community colleges may not be used to assist in or provide facilities for abortion.
• Public institutions or facilities may not lease or permit subleasing of spaces to provide, induce, or perform abortions, except to prevent death or irreversible harm to the mother.
• A private right of action is created for Alabama residents to enforce these provisions, with potential attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs.
• Special prohibitions apply to restrict abortion-related activities in research, legal services, and funding streams, including requirements for financial records and audits to show compliance.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Abortion