House Joint Resolution 34 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 10, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Matt SimpsonRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Crime Clearance Data Task Force, created
Summary: Establishes the Crime Clearance Data Task Force to study Alabama crime clearance rates, their effect on deterrence, and data reporting gaps, and to recommend legislation or policy changes.
What This Bill Does
The bill creates a cross‑agency Crime Clearance Data Task Force with members from law enforcement, the Senate, the House, and key state and local agencies. The task force will study crime clearance rates, their impact on deterrence, and gaps in crime data and reporting. It will develop recommendations for legislation and policy changes to address data gaps and improve how crimes are cleared, using expert input and evidence. The group must meet by May 1, 2026, choose leadership, produce a final report by November 1, 2026, and then be dissolved; legislative members receive compensation and travel pay, while nonlegislative members serve without pay but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Who It Affects
Law enforcement and justice system professionals (sheriffs, police chiefs, district attorneys, judges, and related agencies) who will participate in the task force and may see changes to data reporting and policies.
Alabama residents and local communities who rely on crime data for safety decisions and policy planning, as data quality improves and reporting gaps are addressed.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Crime Clearance Data Task Force and its purpose to study clearance rates and data gaps.
Specifies a diverse membership including governor appointees, legislative leaders, chairs of judiciary committees, and representatives from sheriffs, police, attorneys, and local government associations.
Outlines the duties: study clearance rates, review current policies and data, and recommend legislation or policy changes with input from experts.
Sets a timeline: first meeting by May 1, 2026; final report by November 1, 2026; task force dissolves after filing the report.
Provides administrative support from LSA, House Clerk, and Senate Secretary; compensates legislative members and requires non-legislative members to serve without pay but may be reimbursed.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Crimes & Offenses