HJR182 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy WoodRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Barbara Bigsby BoydK.L. BrownSteve HurstBecky NordgrenGinny Shaver

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Violence, threats of violence against Asian American people, condemn

Summary

HJR182 is a nonbinding Alabama House resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination and urging reporting, data collection, and actions to create a safe, welcoming environment.

What This Bill Does

It condemns all acts of discrimination and hate against Asian Americans. It notes the presence of Asian Americans in Alabama and the U.S. and highlights how COVID-19–related rhetoric has contributed to discrimination. It urges state and local officials and all residents to report credible hate crimes and incidents and to help document and collect data. It encourages investigation and, where appropriate, prosecution of perpetrators.

Who It Affects

• Asian Americans in Alabama, who are the focus of the condemnation and are encouraged to report incidents and discrimination.
• State and local officials and law enforcement, who are encouraged to investigate, document, and collect data on hate crimes and incidents and prosecute perpetrators where appropriate.
• All Alabama residents, who are encouraged to contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment and to engage in positive social behavior.

Key Provisions

• Condemns all discrimination and hate against the Asian community and opposes racism and incitement to violence related to COVID-19.
• Encourages all Alabamians to help establish a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
• Encourages state and local officials and law enforcement to expeditiously investigate and document credible reports of hate crimes, incidents, and threats against Asian Americans and to collect data to track the rise of hate crimes.
• Encourages reporting of incidents and positive social behavior to counter discrimination and support a respectful community.

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