SJR103 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Edmund Pettus Bridge, renamed Journey to Freedom Bridge

Summary

A Senate joint resolution to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to the Journey to Freedom Bridge.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill changes the official name of the bridge from Edmund Pettus Bridge to Journey to Freedom Bridge. It explains Pettus's association with the Ku Klux Klan and civil rights history, and it frames the new name as honoring the Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing quest for equal rights. The change is symbolic and does not mention construction or funding, and would require updating signage, maps, and official references to reflect the new name.

Who It Affects

• Residents and visitors in Selma and Alabama who reference the bridge and use its name in daily life; they will see the new name used on signage and in official references.
• State and local government agencies, schools, libraries, and other entities that maintain maps, records, and public signage will need to adopt and display the Journey to Freedom Bridge name.

Key Provisions

• Renames the bridge formerly known as the Edmund Pettus Bridge to Journey to Freedom Bridge.
• Requires official references, signage, maps, and records to use the Journey to Freedom Bridge name.

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, Designation