HB203 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Public education, prohibits teaching of divisive concepts relating to race and sex, prohibits classification of students based on race, penalties

Summary

HB203 designates January 22 as the Day of Tears in Alabama to mourn abortion-related deaths and requires flag observances by government offices, with residents encouraged to participate.

What This Bill Does

The bill designates a yearly Day of Tears on January 22. It requires the offices of state, county, and local governments to lower their flags to half-staff on that day to mourn the lives lost to abortion. It also encourages Alabama residents to lower their flags to half-staff. The act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's signature.

Who It Affects

• State, county, and local government offices and their employees (flag observance requirement).
• Residents of Alabama (encouraged flag observance).

Key Provisions

• Designates January 22 of each year as the Day of Tears in Alabama.
• Requires state, county, and local government offices to lower flags to half-staff on the Day of Tears.
• Encourages Alabama residents to lower their flags to half-staff on the Day of Tears.
• Takes effect immediately following passage and governor's signature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Holidays