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Child Sexual Abuse Laws Study Commission Created

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Published March 11th, 2026
Detected April 2nd, 2026
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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.

Source document (simplified)

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

Official Source alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search

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Sponsors

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

Committee Referrals

2026-03-11 H Rules

Bill Text Versions

2026-03-11 Introduced 0000-00-00 Enrolled

Subjects

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Named provisions

Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies

Source

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Classification

Agency
Alabama Senate
Published
March 11th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
SJR79 (Alabama 2026 Regular Session)

Who this affects

Applies to
Government agencies
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Legislative Studies Child Protection Policy
Geographic scope
US-AL US-AL

Taxonomy

Primary area
Criminal Justice
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Child Protection Public Health Legislative Studies

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