HJR64 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DanielsRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network, recognized

Summary

A House Joint Resolution recognizing and thanking the Alabama Dental Association, Dental Lifeline Network Alabama, and DDS volunteers for donated dental services in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

Acknowledges the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program started in 1998 by the Alabama Dental Association and the Dental Lifeline Network Alabama. Notes that 252 dentists and 75 dental labs volunteer to provide comprehensive dental care for people with disabilities, the elderly, or medically fragile individuals who cannot afford it. Celebrates that the Alabama DDS program has donated more than $5 million in Alabama, with the nationwide total exceeding $350 million. Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Dental Lifeline Network Alabama and the Alabama Dental Association.

Who It Affects

• Recipients in Alabama who are disabled, elderly, or medically fragile and would not otherwise receive comprehensive dental care, benefiting from donated services.
• Dentists, dental laboratories, and organizational partners (Alabama Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network Alabama) who volunteer or participate in the DDS program and are publicly recognized.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and congratulates the Alabama Dental Association, Dental Lifeline Network Alabama, and DDS volunteers for providing donated dental care to vulnerable people in Alabama.
• Announces milestones: more than $5 million donated in Alabama and more than $350 million donated nationwide through DDS programs.
• Requires copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Dental Lifeline Network Alabama and the Alabama Dental Association.

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