SJR81 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Mental Health Awareness Month, designating

Summary

Alabama designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month and urges everyone to promote awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health services.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Alabama. It calls on citizens, state and local government agencies, and public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit to increasing mental health awareness, reducing stigma and discrimination, and promoting accessible mental health services for all residents.

Who It Affects

• All Alabama citizens: encouraged to engage in awareness efforts and support for mental health.
• Governmental agencies: encouraged to promote awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health services.
• Public and private institutions, businesses, and schools: encouraged to participate in awareness activities and advocacy.

Key Provisions

• Designates May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Alabama.
• Encourages citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness.
• Encourages reducing stigma and discrimination against people with mental illness.
• Encourages promotion of appropriate and accessible mental health services for all people suffering with mental illness.

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

Subjects

Resolutions