HB301 By Representatives Henry, Johnson (K), Harbison, Butler, Collins, Nordgren, Whorton (I), Williams (JW), Wilcox, Rich, Shedd, Whorton (R), Ledbetter, Pettus, Hanes, Farley, South, Rowe, Hill (M), Harper, Wood, Greer, Chesteen, Martin, Garrett, Crawford, Sessions, Carns, Drake, Brown, Holmes (M), Fincher, Wingo, Hubbard, Sells, Ainsworth, Mooney and Fridy RFD Health Rd 1 24-FEB-16

SYNOPSIS: Under existing law, no provision of law expressly provides comprehensive standards for abortion clinics licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health operating in close proximity to public schools.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

This bill would provide that 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 the property or campus of a public school.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. 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 the property or campus of a public school.

Section 2. This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Abortion

Health

Public Health Department