SJR124 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison 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 Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Cybersecurity Awareness Month, October 2021, recognized
Summary: SJR124 designates October 2021 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Alabama and calls for statewide awareness and participation.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes the month and urges Alabama citizens, companies, and institutions to observe it through events, training, and education. It highlights the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign as a model for public cybersecurity awareness. It emphasizes that keeping cyberspace secure is a shared responsibility to protect devices, technologies, and networks at work, home, and school.

Who It Affects
Alabama citizens, companies, and institutions are encouraged to observe the month and participate in cybersecurity events, training, and education.
Public and private organizations in Alabama that rely on information systems and critical infrastructure are encouraged to promote awareness and adopt safer cybersecurity practices.

Key Provisions
Recognizes October 2021 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Urges Alabama citizens, companies, and institutions to observe the month through events, training, and education to improve national security and resilience.
Describes the Stop. Think. Connect. campaign as the national cybersecurity public awareness effort and explains its purpose and collaborative nature.
Affirms that maintaining cyberspace security is a shared responsibility and that awareness of computer security basics will improve Alabama's information, infrastructure, and economy.

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