SJR41 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Dental Association and Dental Lifeline Network, recognized
Summary: This resolution recognizes and thanks the Alabama Dental Association, Dental Lifeline Network Alabama, and their volunteers for donating dental services to vulnerable residents.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges the Donated Dental Services program and its history since 1998, noting that dentists and labs donate comprehensive treatment to people who cannot afford it. It highlights Alabama-specific impact (252 dentists, 75 labs, over 2,000 people treated) and milestones (over $5 million donated in Alabama; $350 million nationwide). It serves as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation and does not create new laws or funding obligations, with copies to be sent to the organizations.

Who It Affects
Alabama Dental Association - recognized and thanked
Dental Lifeline Network Alabama - recognized and thanked
DDS volunteer dentists and dental laboratories - acknowledged for their donated services
Vulnerable residents of Alabama (those with disabilities, elderly, or medically fragile who cannot afford dental care) - beneficiaries of the program

Key Provisions
Congratulates and expresses profound gratitude to the Alabama Dental Association, Dental Lifeline Network Alabama, and DDS volunteers
Recognizes the Donated Dental Services Program that provides donated dental care to people who cannot afford it due to disability, age, or medical fragility
Notes Alabama impact (252 dentists, 75 labs, over 2,000 served) and milestones ($5 million donated in Alabama; $350 million nationwide)
Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the involved organizations

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