SR10 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Post-Traumatic Stress Injury awareness, recognized

Summary

A Senate resolution recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Injury awareness in Alabama and designating a specific awareness day and month, while urging state agencies to educate the public.

What This Bill Does

It designates June 27, 2017 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June 2017 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Alabama. It notes that PTSI is treatable and aims to reduce stigma to encourage people to seek help. It asks three state agencies to educate victims, service members, veterans, their families, and the general public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI, and requests a copy be sent to the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Service members, veterans, and their families in Alabama, who may experience PTSI and benefit from awareness and education
• The general public in Alabama, including victims of abuse, crime, and natural disasters, who would receive education about PTSI

Key Provisions

• Recognizes June 27, 2017, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in Alabama
• Recognizes the month of June 2017 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Alabama
• Encourages the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Military Department, and the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs to educate about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI
• Requests the Secretary of the Alabama Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Governor

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