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AL HB653

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 13A-6-152 of the Code of Alabama to expand mandatory life imprisonment for human trafficking in the first degree
  • Adds mandatory minimum life sentence when the victim was subjected to sexual servitude, regardless of victim's age
  • Retains existing mandatory life imprisonment for defendants age 19 or older when the victim is a minor
  • Human trafficking in the first degree remains classified as a Class A felony
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Human trafficking; crime of human trafficking in the first degree, minimum sentence imposed for subjecting victim to sexual servitude

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

3/31/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/31/2026

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