SJR106 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Maternal Mortality Review Committee, recognized, calling for continued funding
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes Alabama's Maternal Mortality Review Committee and calls for continued funding to support its work in reviewing maternal deaths and improving maternal health.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges the AL-MMRC and its first report, notes that the committee was launched in 2018 and funded starting in 2020, and states a commitment to improving maternal health outcomes. It urges ongoing state funding for the AL-MMRC so it can continue reviewing maternal deaths and develop programs to prevent deaths and save lives.

Who It Affects
Alabama mothers, who would benefit from continued reviews and programs aimed at preventing maternal deaths and improving health care during and after pregnancy
AL-MMRC and the Alabama Department of Public Health, which would continue operations and receive funding to conduct reviews and develop recommendations

Key Provisions
Recognition and support for the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee (AL-MMRC) and its efforts to review maternal deaths and create actionable recommendations
A declaration of commitment to improving maternal health outcomes in Alabama and prioritizing the preservation of Alabama mothers' lives
A call for continued state funding of the AL-MMRC to sustain its work in reviewing maternal deaths and developing programs that may positively impact and save Alabama mothers

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative