HJR37 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Health care workers and nurses, written notice urged that attacking a health care provider is a felony

Summary

A House Joint Resolution requiring posted notices in health care waiting areas that attacking a health care worker is a felony.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would require posters in patient waiting areas across Alabama to inform people that attacking a health care worker is a felony under existing law (Section 13A-6-21). The Alabama State Nurses Association will design the poster for use by health care facilities. The measure emphasizes awareness but does not change the existing statute related to assaults on health care workers.

Who It Affects

• Patients and visitors in health care settings who will see the posted notice.
• Health care facilities and practitioners who must display the notice; the poster will be designed by the Alabama State Nurses Association.

Key Provisions

• Requires a written notice about the felony status of attacking a health care worker to be posted in patient waiting areas statewide, in accordance with Section 13A-6-21.
• The Alabama State Nurses Association will design a poster to be used by health care facilities to provide notice of the felony status.
• The resolution does not modify existing law; it promotes awareness of an existing felony provision related to assaults on health care workers.

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