SJR23 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Greg AlbrittonGerald H. AllenWill BarfootWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyTom ButlerClyde ChamblissDonnie ChesteenLinda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnChris ElliottVivian Davis FiguresSam GivhanGarlan GudgerJimmy HolleyAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonDel MarshJim McClendonTim MelsonArthur OrrRandy PriceGreg J. ReedDan RobertsMalika Sanders-FortierClay ScofieldShay ShelnuttRodger SmithermanLarry StuttsJ.T. WaggonerTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, September, recognized

Summary

SJR23 recognizes September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and urges awareness, screening, research, and improved care for prostate cancer.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution designates September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It calls for raising awareness about the importance of screening, early detection, and treatment of prostate cancer. It also encourages ongoing research and efforts to improve access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

Who It Affects

• Men, especially those with a family history of prostate cancer, who may benefit from increased awareness, screening, and early treatment.
• Health care providers and researchers, who are encouraged to emphasize screening, research, and improving access to care.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
• Encourages steps to raise awareness about screening methods and treatment for prostate cancer.
• Encourages continued research on prostate cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
• Encourages improvements in access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

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, Congratulatory