SR49 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Shay ShelnuttSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Mask mandate, urging Governor Kay Ivey to end
Summary: SR49 is a Senate resolution urging Governor Ivey to end the state's mask mandate.
What This Bill Does
It expresses the Alabama Senate's position that the mask mandate should end and urges Governor Kay Ivey to end it. It does not create new laws or enforce penalties; it is a nonbinding statement of the Senate's stance. The resolution is noted as signed on March 3, 2021.

Who It Affects
Governor Kay Ivey — urged to end the mask mandate.
Alabama residents — the resolution signals a policy stance on mask mandates, but does not change current laws or requirements.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The Senate resolves and urges Governor Kay Ivey to end the mask mandate.
Provision 2: The resolution states that the mask mandate must end, reflecting the Senate's position.
Provision 3: The resolution is a formal, nonbinding expression of the Senate's stance on this issue.

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

Shelnutt motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced