House Resolution 186 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry UnderwoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Zoie Grace McGuyer and Saving Grace: We Hear You, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Zoie Grace McGuyer and Saving Grace: We Hear You for their advocacy and support of abused and neglected children.

What This Bill Does

This resolution formally recognizes and commends the work of Zoie Grace McGuyer and Saving Grace: We Hear You. It highlights the organization’s efforts to educate communities, promote early recognition of abuse, and direct resources toward protective advocacy, including donations to CASA. It also describes programs like the Saving Grace Activity Book that support CASA and emphasizes the goal of expanding access to advocacy for children in need. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding obligations.

Who It Affects

• Zoie Grace McGuyer and Saving Grace: We Hear You – receive formal recognition and public acknowledgment from the Alabama House.
• Children who experience abuse and neglect and the CASA program – benefit indirectly through increased awareness, advocacy, and resources directed toward prioritizing the child’s best interests.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Zoie Grace McGuyer and Saving Grace: We Hear You for addressing gaps in awareness and advocacy for abused and neglected children.
• Notes that Saving Grace donates all monetary contributions to CASA to support trained advocates who speak for children in court and prioritize the child’s best interests.
• Describes Saving Grace’s mission to educate communities on signs of abuse, promote early intervention and prevention, and expand access to protective advocacy.
• Highlights the Saving Grace Activity Book program, which donates a book to a CASA child for every book sold, and the distribution of materials to CASA programs nationwide.
• Affirms the Alabama House’s public recognition and tribute to the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect and support children facing abuse.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 26, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions