HJR166 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Pornography, public health crisis, recognized

Summary

HJR166 recognizes pornography as a public health crisis in Alabama and calls for education, prevention, research, and policy changes.

What This Bill Does

It proclaims pornography as a public health issue in the state, lists harms to individuals and society (especially teens, women, and children), and states the need for education, prevention programs, research, and policy changes at community and societal levels. It is a non-binding resolution that expresses legislative intent rather than creating new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• General residents of Alabama through potential future education and policy efforts addressing pornography's harms
• Teens and prepubescent children who are described as being affected by exposure to pornography and related behaviors

Key Provisions

• Recognition of pornography as a public health crisis in Alabama
• Acknowledgment of harms including hyper-sexualization of youths, objectification of women, normalization of violence, and potential addiction
• Call for education, prevention, research, and policy change at the community and societal levels
• Declaration that addressing this issue is necessary for the health and well-being of Alabama residents

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