SJR18 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Mark Slade Blackwell Jimmy Holley Arthur Orr Quinton Ross Vivian Davis Figures Linda Coleman-Madison Shadrack McGill Harri Anne Smith J.T. Waggoner William “Bill” M. Beasley Priscilla Dunn Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bill Holtzclaw Trip Pittman Greg J. Reed Rodger Smitherman Cam Ward Phillip W. Williams Gerald H. Allen Jerry L. Fielding Tammy Irons Del Marsh Paul Sanford Roger Bedford, Jr.George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Bryan Taylor Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, February 21, 2013, designated
Summary: SJR18 designates February 21, 2013 as Alabama Suicide Prevention Awareness Day and calls on residents to participate in preventing suicide.
What This Bill Does
Designates a specific day in Alabama for suicide prevention awareness. Encourages all Alabama residents to participate in efforts to defeat suicide. Provides formal state recognition of suicide prevention work and its importance.

Who It Affects
All Alabama residents, who are encouraged to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Day activities and awareness efforts.
Organizations involved in suicide prevention (such as the Alabama Chapter for Suicide Prevention), which may gain increased attention and support from the designation.

Key Provisions
Designate February 21, 2013 as Alabama Suicide Prevention Awareness Day.
Encourage all citizens of Alabama to participate in defeating suicide.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Designation