SR9 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kirk HatcherSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Greg AlbrittonGerald H. AllenWill BarfootWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyTom ButlerClyde ChamblissDonnie ChesteenLinda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnChris ElliottVivian Davis FiguresSam GivhanGarlan GudgerJimmy HolleyAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonDel MarshJim McClendonTim MelsonArthur OrrRandy PriceGreg J. ReedDan RobertsMalika Sanders-FortierClay ScofieldDavid SessionsShay ShelnuttBobby D. SingletonRodger SmithermanLarry StuttsJ.T. WaggonerApril WeaverTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

Session

Second Special Session 2021

Title

Colvin, Claudette, urging State of Alabama to expunge record of

Summary

A Senate resolution urging Alabama authorities to expunge the criminal record of Claudette Colvin.

What This Bill Does

SR9 is a nonbinding resolution that expresses the Legislature's support for expunging Claudette Colvin’s criminal record. It highlights her civil rights contributions and asks state and local authorities to take action to remove the record. It also calls for sending a copy of the resolution to the Montgomery County Family Court judge and to Claudette Colvin. The resolution itself does not create or change laws.

Who It Affects

• Claudette Colvin: the resolution seeks to have her criminal record expunged and publicly recognizes her contributions.
• State and local authorities (including the Montgomery County Family Court): urged to take the necessary steps to expunge Colvin's criminal record

Key Provisions

• Urges appropriate Alabama authorities to take whatever action is necessary to ensure that Claudette Colvin's criminal record is expunged.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to the presiding judge of the Montgomery County Family Court and to 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, Legislative