HR18 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Merika ColemanSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Barbara Bigsby Boyd Adline Clarke Barbara Drummond Kenyatte Hassell Rolanda Hollis Sam Jones Artis McCampbell Neil Rafferty John W. Rogers
Session: Second Special Session 2021
Title: Colvin, Claudette, urging State of Alabama to expunge record of
Summary: HR18 is a House Resolution urging Alabama authorities to expunge Claudette Colvin’s criminal record.
What This Bill Does
The resolution recognizes Claudette Colvin’s civil rights contributions and requests that Alabama authorities take any necessary steps to expunge her 1955 felony record. It does not itself remove records or create new law. It also instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the presiding judge of the Montgomery County Family Court and to Ms. Colvin.

Who It Affects
Ms. Claudette Colvin: potential expungement of her 1955 felony record if authorities act on the resolution.
State of Alabama authorities (including the presiding judge of the Montgomery County Family Court): urged to take action to expunge the record.

Key Provisions
Urges appropriate Alabama authorities to expunge the criminal record of Claudette Colvin.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the presiding judge of the Montgomery County Family Court and to Ms. Claudette Colvin.

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, Miscellaneous