HJR20 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jack Williams
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2015
Title: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, urging awareness and recognizing August 2015 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Summary: HJR20 is a non-binding Alabama House resolution that designates August 2015 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month and urges the public to raise awareness and support research for SMA.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it would officially recognize August 2015 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month and urge Alabamians to unite in raising awareness and to bolster support for researchers seeking treatments and a potential cure.

Who It Affects
People with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and their families, who would benefit from increased awareness and support
Researchers, medical researchers, and advocacy groups involved in SMA treatment and cure efforts in Alabama

Key Provisions
Urges Alabamians to unite in raising awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and to support all entities searching for effective treatments and a cure
Recognizes August 2015 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

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

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules