HR65 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kirk HatcherSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Black History and Women's History Month, recognized

Summary

HR65 is a House resolution recognizing Black History Month and National Women's History Month and honoring enslaved women known as the Mothers of Gynecology.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would officially recognize February as Black History Month and March as National Women's History Month in Alabama. It would extend sincere gratitude and honor to African-American women who contributed to medicine, specifically naming Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey as the Mothers of Modern Gynecology. It notes that these women were enslaved and subjected to medical experiments by Dr. James Marion Sims, without anesthesia, and emphasizes their role in the history of women's health. The resolution highlights the importance of historic preservation to understand American history.

Who It Affects

• African-American residents in Alabama, who gain official recognition and education about Black history.
• Women and girls in Alabama, who gain recognition of their historical contributions and the Mothers of Gynecology.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes February 2020 as Black History Month and March 2020 as National Women's History Month in Alabama.
• Honors the enslaved women Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey as the Mothers of Modern Gynecology and acknowledges their contribution to women's health.
• Acknowledges that these women were subjected to medical experiments by Dr. James Marion Sims without anesthesia and faced exploitation.
• Expresses sincere gratitude and honor to these women for their sacrifices and contributions to African-American history and women's history.

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, Congratulatory