HJR 53 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Seeking Almighty God's Hand of Mercy and Healing on Alabama

This is a symbolic resolution, not a law. It designates September 1-30 each year as a "time of prayer and fasting" in Alabama, calling on Alabamians to voluntarily observe this period. The resolution asks for divine blessings to address issues like corruption, violence, addiction, and family challenges, while referencing religious principles. It does not create new legal requirements or directly affect any individuals or groups, as it is a formal legislative expression of intent. The resolution is non-binding and serves only to recognize a period for voluntary community prayer and reflection.
Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Signed Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 2 edits · Feb 24, 2026
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The bill text was updated from its 'Introduced' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version ready for signing. The substantive content, including the resolution to recognize September as a month of prayer and fasting and the recitation of Judeo-Christian values, remains unchanged. The modifications are primarily technical, involving the removal of draft identifiers, page headers, and line numbers to finalize the official text.
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Removed draft metadata such as 'Introduced' status, internal tracking codes (e.g., 2JUGWSK-1), and page headers to reflect the bill's final enrolled status.

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from RULES (RULES)
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Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
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Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (RULES)
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Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
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Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
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Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules (Rules)
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Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Rules)
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Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
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Mark Gidley
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