AL SJR79

Establishes a 16-member Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies, with members appointed by legislative leaders, the Governor, and Lieutenant Governor, including legislators, state agency officials, law enforcement, mental health professionals, attorneys, and survivors.

Commission will evaluate Alabama's criminal and civil laws related to child sexual abuse across all contexts, including familial, institutional, online exploitation, trafficking, and abuse of children with disabilities or in state custody.

Specific review areas include criminal statutes and penalties, civil statutes of limitations, mandatory reporting requirements, institutional liability standards, and barriers to investigation, prosecution, and victim support.

Appointments must be made within 30 days of the resolution's effective date; the commission must meet at least five times and submit a final report with recommendations and proposed legislation by November 1, 2026.

Commission dissolves upon filing its report; Legislative Services Agency provides administrative support, and legislative members receive standard compensation while nonlegislative members serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement.