SJR33 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Stepping up Initiative, supported
Summary: Alabama expresses official support for the Stepping Up initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and hospitals and urges participation across the state.
What This Bill Does
The resolution endorses the national Call to Action, commits Alabama to sharing lessons learned, and encourages counties, officials, employees, and residents to participate in Stepping Up in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and national partners to reduce the presence of people with mental illness in jails and hospitals.

Who It Affects
County governments and their officials, employees, and residents who are encouraged to participate in Stepping Up
People with mental illnesses who are in or at risk of being in county jails or hospitals (and the communities affected by their care)

Key Provisions
Endorsement of the Call to Action to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in county jails and hospitals
Commitment to share lessons learned about Stepping Up across Alabama
Encouragement for county officials, employees, and residents to participate in Stepping Up
Recognition of partnerships with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and national organizations to support the initiative

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative