SB161 Summary

• Enhances penalties for subsequent convictions of first and second degree human trafficking by requiring an additional consecutive term of imprisonment for each additional conviction.

• Requires courts to consider victim's age, relationship to trafficker, and any handicap or disability when determining if a minor was caused, induced, or persuaded to engage in sexual servitude.

• Mandates sex offenders disclose their Internet service provider when registering and requires law enforcement to identify all human trafficking victims regardless of citizenship, considering specific indicators of trafficking.

• Authorizes courts to impose additional fines up to $1,000,000 for human trafficking convictions, with 70% deposited into the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Fund for victim services and 30% for law enforcement prevention and rescue operations.

• Bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.