HJR70 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DanielsRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Stepping up Initiative, supported

Summary

This is a resolution in Alabama to support the Stepping Up Initiative and reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and hospitals.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would have Alabama sign on to the national Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and hospitals. It commits the state to sharing lessons learned about these efforts and encourages county officials, employees, and residents to participate in Stepping Up.

Who It Affects

• County governments, officials, and county employees in Alabama, who are encouraged to participate in Stepping Up and share lessons learned across the state
• People with mental illnesses who are in county jails or hospitals (and the general public), who would benefit from reduced jail and hospital populations and improved care as a result of Stepping Up

Key Provisions

• Adopts and signs on to the national Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and hospitals
• Commits to sharing lessons learned about Stepping Up across Alabama
• Encourages all county officials, employees, and residents to participate in Stepping Up

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative