SR66 Alabama 2017 Session

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

SR66 is a Senate resolution that urges 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

It recognizes April 5, 2017 as Stepping Up Day in Alabama. It encourages Alabama counties to sign the Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and to share lessons learned with other counties and across the country to support a national initiative. It also asks all county officials, employees, and residents to participate in the Stepping Up Initiative.

Who It Affects

• Alabama counties: Encouraged to sign the Call to Action and participate in Stepping Up to reduce jail-based mental illness numbers and share lessons.
• County officials, employees, and residents: Encouraged to participate in the Stepping Up Initiative.

Key Provisions

• Acknowledges 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 sharing lessons learned with other counties and participating in the Stepping Up Initiative at the national level.

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