Child Sexual Abuse Laws Study Commission Created
Summary
The Alabama Senate adopted SJR79 on March 11, 2026, creating the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies. Senator Merika Coleman-Evans sponsored the resolution, which establishes a commission to study and review existing state laws and policies related to child sexual abuse. The commission will submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
What changed
Alabama SJR79 establishes the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies through a Senate Joint Resolution adopted on March 11, 2026. The commission will examine current state laws and policies concerning child sexual abuse, conduct hearings, and prepare recommendations for legislative action. The full commission composition and specific study parameters are expected to be determined through subsequent legislative action.
Government agencies and stakeholders should note that this resolution creates a study commission rather than imposing direct compliance obligations. Affected parties may wish to monitor commission proceedings and consider providing input during public hearings. No immediate compliance deadlines or penalties are associated with this resolution.
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ChangeBridge / Alabama / SJR79 Enrolled SJR79 Senate Joint Resolution Enrolled 2026-03-11
Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies, created
Bill Details
State Alabama
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
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Merika Coleman-Evans (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-01 S Ready to Enroll 2026-04-01 H Reported from Rules from House Rules 2026-04-01 H Reported Out of Committee Second House 2026-03-11 H Pending House Rules 2026-03-11 H Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules 2026-03-11 S Coleman motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote 2026-03-11 S Read for the first time
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2026-03-11 H Rules
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2026-03-11 Introduced 0000-00-00 Enrolled
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