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The Alabama Legislative Study Commission on Child Sexual Abuse Laws and Policies is an official state legislative body established to comprehensively evaluate Alabama's statutes, policies, and practices concerning child sexual abuse and exploitation. Its mandate includes examining criminal laws, civil remedies, and reporting requirements to identify legal loopholes and recommend statutory reforms for victim protection and offender accountability. It was created in April 2026 through bipartisan Senate Joint Resolution 79, sponsored by Senator Merika Coleman, bringing together lawmakers, legal experts, child advocates, and survivors to report findings directly to the legislature.