HJR12 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Jones
Republican
Session: Second Special Session 2021
Title: Mandatory vaccination, american workers, condemning federal executive actions requiring vaccinations
Summary: Alabama's House Joint Resolution HJR12 condemns the federal government's mandatory vaccination actions for American workers.
What This Bill Does
It condemns federal executive actions requiring vaccination of American workers, including federal employees, federal contractors, large employers, and health care workers. It describes these actions as overreach and an invasion of medical privacy. The resolution is non-binding and does not create new laws. It directs copies of the resolution to the President, Vice President, the Secretary of Labor, the CMS Administrator, and Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects
American workers affected by federal vaccination mandates (federal employees, federal contractors, and employees at large private-sector employers) and health care workers, as the bill discusses the potential impact of those mandates and Alabama's opposition.
Alabama residents, employers, and policymakers, as the resolution represents the state's official stance and informs federal officials and Alabama's delegation of the position.

Key Provisions
Condemns the federal executive actions that require mandatory vaccination of American workers.
Cites specific actions including vaccination requirements for federal employees, contractors, and employers with 100+ employees, as well as vaccination mandates for health care workers.
Characterizes these actions as federal overreach and an invasion of medical privacy.
Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and Alabama's Congressional Delegation.

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