HJR290 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ben RobbinsRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Study Commission on Protecting Minors from Online and Technological Threats created
Summary: HJR290 creates a temporary Study Commission to examine online and technological threats to minors and recommend protections.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a Study Commission with members from both houses, the judiciary committees, the Attorney General, the Department of Mental Health, and other organizations. The commission will study related issues and draft recommendations for proposed legislation to protect minors from online and technological threats. It must present its findings by the tenth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session and then be dissolved; it also outlines compensation rules, administrative support, and notice requirements.

Who It Affects
Minors and their families in Alabama, who stand to benefit from protections and legislative recommendations developed by the study.
State government and participating organizations (House and Senate members, Judiciary Committee chairs, Attorney General, Department of Mental Health, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Alabama Cable and Broadband Association, Children's of Alabama) that appoint members, support, fund, or implement the study, and the Secretary of State who receives notices and documents.

Key Provisions
Creates the Study Commission on Protecting Minors from Online and Technological Threats with a defined membership from multiple branches and organizations.
Requires appointment by specific authorities (House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate President Pro Tempore, Senate Minority Leader, House Judiciary Chair, Senate Judiciary Chair, Attorney General, Department of Mental Health, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Alabama Cable and Broadband Association, Children’s of Alabama, plus one additional member) and ensures diversity in race, gender, geography, and economy.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions