HJR201 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Pornography, public health hazard, recognized

Summary

HJR201 recognizes pornography as a public health hazard and urges state officials to address it through education, prevention, research, and policy changes.

What This Bill Does

Declares pornography a public health hazard that harms individuals, families, and society in Alabama. Describes harms such as early exposure of youths (average ages 11-12), hypersexualization, negative effects on brain development and relationships, and promotion of violence and exploitation. Urges the Governor, Attorney General, and other state officials to pursue education, prevention, research, and policy changes at the community and societal level, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Governor and the Attorney General.

Who It Affects

• Youth and families in Alabama, who are described as affected by exposure to pornography and its associated harms.
• Alabama state leaders and government agencies (Governor, Attorney General, and others) responsible for implementing education, prevention, research, and policy changes; communities and schools that would carry out these efforts.

Key Provisions

• Recognition that pornography is a public health hazard with broad harms to individuals, families, and society.
• A call for education, prevention, research, and policy changes at the community and societal level to address the issue.
• Requirement that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the Governor and the Attorney General.

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