HR295 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center and to The University of Alabama, recognized

Summary

HR295 is a House of Representatives resolution recognizing the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center, Concerned Citizens, and The University of Alabama for their work toward posthumous redress for the Scottsboro Boys.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes the efforts of the three groups in seeking pardons or exonerations for all nine Scottsboro defendants. It notes the Museum's leadership and the University of Alabama's research support in outlining possible mechanisms for redress. It also asks state officials to provide copies of the resolution to the recognized organizations.

Who It Affects

• Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center – receives formal recognition for its efforts to seek posthumous redress.
• Concerned Citizens – receives formal recognition for their advocacy work.
• The University of Alabama – receives formal recognition for supporting research and proposing mechanisms for pardons and exonerations.
• Alabama state officials – instructed to provide copies of the resolution to the recognized organizations.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center, Concerned Citizens, and The University of Alabama for their work in seeking posthumous redress for the Scottsboro Boys.
• Acknowledges that the Museum led efforts to obtain pardons or exonerations for all nine Scottsboro defendants and that UA faculty and students provided research and outlined possible mechanisms for pardoning and exonerating all nine.
• Requests appropriate state officials provide copies of this resolution to the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center and to The University of Alabama.

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, Congratulatory