HJR194 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joseph C. Mitchell
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Chris England Mike Ball Alvin Holmes David Colston Darrio Melton Dexter Grimsley
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Taylor, Recy, apology for failure to prosecute crimes committed in 1944
Summary: Alabama's House Joint Resolution HJR194 formally apologizes for the state's failure to prosecute crimes against Recy Taylor in 1944 and states that reparations will not be considered.
What This Bill Does
The bill acknowledges that Alabama did not prosecute the crimes against Recy Taylor and says this failure was morally abhorrent. It expresses deep regret and sympathy to Recy Taylor and her family. It also explicitly says that reparations will not be considered or made, and that the resolution should not be used as support for reparations.

Who It Affects
Recy Taylor and her family — receive formal apology and expression of sympathy from the Alabama Legislature
Alabama residents/society — the state government publicly acknowledges past injustice and clarifies that reparations are not demanded or approved

Key Provisions
Acknowledges the state's failure to prosecute the crimes against Recy Taylor in 1944.
Declares the failure to act morally abhorrent and repugnant.
Expresses profound regret and sympathy to Recy Taylor and her family.
States that reparations shall not be considered or made, and that the resolution should not be construed as support for reparations.

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