HJR23 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bob FincherRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Danny CrawfordAnthony DanielsDickie DrakeTommy HanesWes KitchensRod ScottHarry ShiverAndrew SorrellAndy WhittRitchie Whorton

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 of each year, designated

Summary

Alabama designates August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and calls for flag half-staff and a governor’s proclamation to observe it.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill designates August 31 each year as Overdose Awareness Day in Alabama to raise awareness and reduce stigma around overdose deaths. It requires state flags to be flown at half-staff on that day. It also asks the Governor to issue a proclamation and to encourage public officials and residents to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and communities, who are encouraged to observe Overdose Awareness Day and participate in activities to raise awareness and reduce stigma
• State government and public officials, who are to fly flags at half-staff on the day and respond to the Governor's proclamation

Key Provisions

• Designates August 31 of each year as Overdose Awareness Day in Alabama
• Requires all state flags to be flown at half-staff on August 31 for the day
• Requests the Governor to issue a proclamation and to encourage observance with appropriate activities and programs

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, Designation