AL HJR232

Creates a joint interim study commission to develop proposed legislation protecting children from Internet pornography, with focus on preventing access, safeguarding social media use, addressing mental health impacts, and considering cybersecurity and civil liberties issues.

Commission membership consists of 11 voting members including representatives from House and Senate Judiciary Committees, House Speaker and Minority Leader, Senate President Pro Tempore and Minority Leader, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Department of Mental Health Commissioner, Attorney General's office, and Alabama Cable and Broadband Association, plus one additional member by majority vote.

Appointing authorities must coordinate appointments to ensure membership reflects the state's racial, gender, geographic, urban, rural, and economic diversity.

Legislative members receive standard legislative compensation, per diem, and travel expenses; nonlegislative members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

Commission must present findings in the form of proposed legislation no later than the third legislative day of the 2024 Regular Session, after which the commission dissolves.