Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR271: Naming the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway
Status: Signed into law, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
An act, naming the portion of alabama highway 21 from mile marker to mile marker 41 in monroe county the special agent justin williams memorial highway.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, NAMING THE PORTION OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY 21 FROM MILE MARKER TO MILE MARKER 41 IN MONROE COUNTY THE SPECIAL AGENT JUSTIN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. WHEREAS, it is with the highest accolade that this body honors Special Agent Justin Jemel Williams by requesting the State Department of Transportation designate the portion of Alabama Highway 21 from mile marker 39 to mile marker 41 in Monroe County, Alabama, the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway; and WHEREAS, Special Agent Williams distinguished himself in the Highway Patrol Division of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA); after three years with the State Troopers, he was advanced to the Major Crimes Division in the ABI/SBI branch of ALEA, serving five years with that agency and tackling complex criminal investigations; he was assigned to the United States Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, showcasing his ability to collaborate on a national level; he then served six years in protective services, serving on the protective details of both Governor Robert Bentley and Governor Kay Ivey, where he further distinguished himself in a role that required a high level of skill to manage often high-stress situations; and WHEREAS, Special Agent Williams' dedication to law enforcement is evident in his advancement during his years of service to the State of Alabama, particularly by Page years of service …
Sponsors
- Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Engrossed
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR271?
- HJR271 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Naming the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway.
- What does HJR271 do?
- In its own words: An act, naming the portion of alabama highway 21 from mile marker to mile marker 41 in monroe county the special agent justin williams memorial highway.
- What is the status of HJR271?
- Signed into law as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR271?
- Jackson, Thomas (D, HD-068).
- Where is the official record for HJR271?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR271
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