AL HR264

Expresses House support for the passage of Senate Bill 417 to repeal Act 2019-189, which established felony criminal penalties for performing or attempting to perform an abortion with only a health-of-the-mother exception.

Argues that Act 2019-189 is one of the strictest abortion laws in the country and has been criticized by religious conservatives, televangelist Pat Robertson, and President Donald Trump as lacking reasonable exceptions for rape and incest.

Contends that the law's overreach has damaged Alabama's reputation, prompted boycott calls from numerous groups, and caused other states and localities to restrict travel spending to the state, negatively impacting tourism and the economy.

Notes that proponents acknowledge Act 2019-189 is unconstitutional under existing case law and will result in lengthy, expensive court battles that unnecessarily burden Alabama taxpayers.

Asserts that resources currently spent on defending unconstitutional legislation should instead address pressing state needs including infant mortality, rural health care, and health insurance crises.