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AL HB270
Bill
Status
3/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
HB270 Summary
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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.
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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.
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APOSTC shall collaborate with organizations specializing in human trafficking recognition and prevention when developing the training program.
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APOSTC must annually review and update the human trafficking training to include current changes and trends in the field.
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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