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AlabamaSJR792026 Regular SessionSenate

Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies, created

Sponsored By: Merika Coleman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Pay and expenses for commission members

Legislative commission members receive their regular legislative pay and travel reimbursement for attending meetings, subject to applicable law. Other members serve without pay but may receive reimbursement for reasonable and necessary expenses. Their reimbursement depends on available commission funds and must follow state travel policies. The law sets no specific reimbursement amounts.

Public access to child abuse review

The law creates the Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies. It reviews criminal and civil laws, reporting rules, institutional duties, and survivor support. The commission must meet at least five times, with public notice and access in person or through live electronic means. Its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation are due to the Governor and legislative leaders by November 1, 2026. The commission must provide its final report and other documents under state disclosure rules, then dissolves when it files its report.

Child abuse history bars commission appointments

Anyone investigated or convicted of child sexual abuse is ineligible for appointment to the commission. This also bars anyone employed by a person investigated or convicted of child sexual abuse. Appointments must be made within 30 days after the law's effective date. The first meeting must occur within 45 days after the final appointment.

State agencies must support abuse review

Alabama state agencies must help the child sexual abuse study commission and provide requested information when the law allows. The Legislative Services Agency provides administrative and clerical support. These duties apply to government agencies, not households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Merika Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Jones

    Republican • Senate

  • Bobby D. Singleton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Donnie Chesteen

    Republican • Senate

  • Garlan Gudger

    Republican • Senate

  • Gerald H. Allen

    Republican • Senate

  • J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner

    Republican • Senate

  • Jack W. Williams

    Republican • Senate

  • Keith Kelley

    Republican • Senate

  • Linda Coleman-Madison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Woods

    Republican • Senate

  • Rodger M. Smitherman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Steve Livingston

    Republican • Senate

  • Vivian Davis Figures

    Democratic • Senate

  • Wes Kitchens

    Republican • Senate

  • Will Barfoot

    Republican • Senate

  • William M. Beasley

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/9/2026Senate

  2. Enrolled

    4/2/2026Senate

  3. Delivered to Governor

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/1/2026House

  5. Reported from Rules

    4/1/2026House

  6. Ready to Enroll

    4/1/2026Senate

  7. Read for the first time

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Coleman motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

    3/11/2026Senate

  9. Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules

    3/11/2026House

  10. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    3/11/2026House

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