SJR6 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement against Israel, denounced

Summary

Alabama's Senate resolution denounces the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and reaffirms support for Israel as a Jewish state.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it denounces BDS and rejects activities that delegitimize Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to exist and defend itself, and expresses that BDS is harmful to peace and rights. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. President, Alabama's Congressional delegation, state governors, and the Israeli Embassy. It signals Alabama’s stance on Israel to public and academic communities within the state.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents, particularly Jewish citizens and supporters of Israel, by publicly affirming Israel’s legitimacy and opposing anti-Israel activities in the state
• diplomatic and educational communities in Alabama by framing a state-level stance on Israel and BDS and by forwarding the resolution to federal and international authorities

Key Provisions

• Denounces and rejects the international BDS Movement and any BDS activity in Alabama
• Rejects activities that contribute to the delegitimization of Israel as a Jewish state, including economic, cultural, and academic boycotts
• Affirms Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state, condemns attacks on Israelis, supports Israel’s self-defense, and opposes efforts to isolate Israel internationally
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the U.S. President, the Alabama Congressional delegation, governors of all U.S. states, and the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

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