SJR18 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Plight of Veterans, urging awareness of

Summary

SJR18 is an Alabama Senate Joint Resolution that urges awareness of veterans' plight and encourages participation in a nationwide mental health awareness effort called the 22 for 22 Challenge.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution serves as a public statement urging awareness of veterans' mental health issues and suicide risk. It encourages all Alabama residents to participate in the 22 for 22 Challenge to honor veterans and draw attention to mental illness and suicide prevention, with the aim of increasing funding and research for veterans' mental health.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents — encouraged to participate in the 22 for 22 Challenge to raise awareness and show support for veterans.
• Veterans and active/retired service members — their mental health and suicide risk are highlighted, with public attention and potential funding/research support encouraged.

Key Provisions

• Urges awareness of the plight of veterans and the impact of mental illness and suicide.
• Encourages all Alabama residents to participate in the 22 for 22 Challenge.
• Highlights the 22 veterans per day suicide rate and the 22 for 22 Challenge as a way to promote mental health treatment and awareness.
• Supports increased funding and research for veterans' mental health and suicide prevention.

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