SJR67 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Cam Ward
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Jails, encouraging the reduction of the number of people with mental illness in jails
Summary: SJR67 is a resolution urging Alabama counties to join the Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and to share lessons learned.
What This Bill Does
Recognizes April 5, 2017 as Stepping Up Day in Alabama and encourages counties to participate in the Stepping Up Initiative. It urges counties to sign on to the Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails. It asks counties to commit to sharing lessons learned with other counties in Alabama and across the country to support the national effort. It promotes partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit groups to help reduce jail populations of people with mental illness.

Who It Affects
Counties in Alabama (county governments) — urged to sign on to the Call to Action and participate in Stepping Up to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails.
County officials, employees, and residents — urged to participate in Stepping Up initiatives and related activities.

Key Provisions
Recognizes April 5, 2017 as Stepping Up Day in Alabama.
Encourages counties to sign on to the Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails.
Encourages counties to commit to sharing lessons learned with other counties in Alabama and across the country to support the national Stepping Up initiative.
Encourages participation by county officials, employees, and residents in the Stepping Up Initiative.
Promotes partnerships with national Stepping Up collaborators (National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments Justice Center, American Psychiatric Association Foundation) and encourages public, private, and nonprofit partners to participate.

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