Alabama Creates Child Abuse Study Commission on Sexual Abuse Laws
Summary
Alabama enacted SJR79, establishing the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies. The nine-member commission will study and review existing child sexual abuse laws and policies in Alabama. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman-Evans and enacted on April 2, 2026.
What changed
Alabama Senate Joint Resolution 79 was enacted, creating the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies. The commission will consist of nine members appointed from both chambers of the legislature and will be tasked with studying and reviewing the state's child sexual abuse laws and policies.
Affected parties, including child welfare advocates, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare providers, should monitor the commission's work for potential legislative recommendations that may affect child protection requirements, mandatory reporting obligations, and related policies in Alabama.
What to do next
- Monitor for commission appointments and meeting dates
- Review Alabama child protection laws in anticipation of commission recommendations
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ChangeBridge / Alabama / SJR79 Enacted SJR79 Senate Joint Resolution Enacted 2026-04-02
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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Merika Coleman-Evans (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 S Delivered to Governor 2026-04-02 S Enrolled 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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