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AL HB263

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

HB263 Summary

  • Requires the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) to provide a standalone human trafficking training program as part of mandatory training for all law enforcement trainees.

  • Mandates that law enforcement officers complete 2 hours of continuing education related to human trafficking each year as part of existing 12-hour annual continuing education requirement.

  • Requires APOSTC to collaborate with organizations specializing in human trafficking recognition and prevention when developing the training program.

  • Requires APOSTC to annually review and update the training to include changes and trends in human trafficking.

  • Effective date: January 1, 2020, following passage and gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) provide mandatory training, human trafficking, state and local agencies, human trafficking training

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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