HJR20 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Robinson
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Barbara Bigsby Boyd Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Scottsboro Boys, exonerated
Summary: The Alabama Legislature formally exonerates the Scottsboro Boys and recognizes they were victims of a gross injustice.
What This Bill Does
It grants formal exoneration to Charlie Weems, Ozie Powell, Clarence Norris, Olen Montgomery, Willie Roberson, Haywood Patterson, Andy Wright, Roy Wright, and Eugene Williams. It acknowledges they suffered a gross injustice in their cases from the 1930s. It asks state officials to give a copy of the resolution to the families of the Scottsboro Boys. The action is symbolic recognition and does not change other laws.

Who It Affects
The nine named Scottsboro Boys, who receive formal exoneration and acknowledgment.
Families of the Scottsboro Boys, who are to receive copies of the resolution from state officials.

Key Provisions
Formal exoneration of the nine individuals named as the Scottsboro Boys.
Acknowledgment that they were victims of a gross injustice.
Request that appropriate state officials provide a copy of the resolution to the families.

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