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AL HB270

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

HB270 Summary

  • The Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) must provide a standalone mandatory human trafficking training program for all law enforcement trainees as part of required academy training under Section 36-21-46.

  • Law enforcement officers must complete one hour of continuing education relating to human trafficking each year in addition to their existing 12-hour annual continuing education requirement.

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

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

  • The act becomes effective January 1, 2020, following passage and approval by the Governor.

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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