SJR56 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Supreme Court, expressing disagreement with decision in Obergefell v. Hodges
Summary: SJR56 is an Alabama Senate resolution that expresses disagreement with the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision on same-sex marriage.
What This Bill Does
It publicly states Alabama's legislature's disagreement with Obergefell's constitutional analysis and the federal ruling. It asserts that the decision imposes a marriage license framework contrary to the will and vote of Alabama's people. It does not change any laws or create new rights, but serves as a formal expression of the state's position. It references Windsor v. United States to provide context about domestic relations being primarily a state matter.

Who It Affects
Alabama lawmakers and state government, as the resolution records the legislature's official stance on the Obergefell decision.
Residents of Alabama, including supporters and opponents of the ruling, since the resolution communicates the state's position even though it does not alter rights or laws.

Key Provisions
Expresses disagreement with the constitutional analysis in Obergefell v. Hodges and with the ruling on same-sex marriage.
States that the judicial imposition of a marriage license law is contrary to the will and the vote of the people of Alabama.
Cites Windsor v. United States as context for domestic relations being primarily governed by states.

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