House Joint Resolution 34 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Crime Clearance Data Task Force, created

Summary

HJR34 creates a Crime Clearance Data Task Force to study Alabama crime clearance rates, identify data gaps, and propose steps to improve reporting and deterrence.

What This Bill Does

It establishes a representative task force to review how crimes are cleared and how data is collected. It requires the group to study clearance rates, review current policies and data, and make recommendations to the Legislature for legislation and policy changes aimed at improving reporting, increasing clearances, and deterring crime. It sets deadlines for the first meeting by May 1, 2026, and for a final report by November 1, 2026, after which the task force is dissolved.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Alabama law enforcement and other public safety and judiciary groups involved in reporting crime data and making or enforcing policy (e.g., sheriff associations, police chiefs, district attorneys, judges, county commissioners, mayors, and the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency) who participate in the task force and contribute data and recommendations.
• Group 2: Alabama residents and communities who rely on crime data for safety and justice; improved data reporting and policy recommendations could affect crime deterrence and how quickly crimes are solved.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Crime Clearance Data Task Force to study crime clearance rates, their impact on deterrence, and data reporting gaps.
• Specifies a diverse membership from law enforcement, legislative leadership, state agencies, and local government associations (e.g., sheriff, police chief, district attorney, judge, county commissioner, mayor, and agency heads).
• Requires the task force to study clearance rates, review current policies and data, and provide legislative and policy recommendations to address gaps and improve case clearances and deter crime.
• First meeting by May 1, 2026, with the chair and vice chair elected from among the members, and ongoing meetings as needed.
• Administrative support provided by the Legislative Services Agency, the Clerk of the House, and the Secretary of the Senate; legislative members receive compensation and per diem; nonlegislative members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses.
• Final findings and recommendations due in a report to the Legislature by November 1, 2026, after which the task force is dissolved.
• Notice of meetings and related documents provided to the Secretary of State, and a copy of the resolution provided to each appointing authority.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Crimes & Offenses