SJR125 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Will Barfoot Tom Butler Donnie Chesteen Chris Elliott Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Jimmy Holley Steve Livingston Del Marsh Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Dan Roberts Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Major League Baseball, disapproving of decision to relocate the 2021 All-Star game from Georgia
Summary: SJR125 is Alabama's Senate resolution disapproving MLB's relocation of the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia and urging MLB to reconsider.
What This Bill Does
The resolution formally expresses Alabama's disapproval of MLB's decision to move the game from Atlanta, Georgia. It references Georgia's voting legislation as the backdrop for the move and argues that MLB caved to political pressure, urging MLB to rethink the relocation to protect the tradition of professional baseball.

Who It Affects
Major League Baseball (organization) — faces formal disapproval from Alabama's Legislature and pressure to reconsider the relocation decision.
Georgia residents and voters — affected by the relocation of the All-Star Game away from Georgia and by the political context cited in the resolution.

Key Provisions
Disapproves of Major League Baseball's decision to relocate the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia.
Urges Major League Baseball to reconsider the relocation action and to avoid future politicization of baseball that could affect the sport's history and fans.

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, Miscellaneous