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AL SB291

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Entities found guilty of violating Alabama human trafficking laws (Sections 13A-6-152 and 13A-6-153) or federal child labor laws (29 U.S.C. § 212) must reimburse the state and local government for all economic development incentives received, including tax abatements, grants, and tax refunds

  • Secretary of Commerce must verify that a company, its subsidiaries, and its suppliers do not engage in human trafficking or child labor violations before recommending approval for Alabama Jobs Act tax incentives

  • Project agreements under the Alabama Jobs Act must include recapture provisions for tax incentives if the approved company, subsidiaries, or suppliers violate human trafficking or federal child labor laws

  • Amends Sections 40-18-373 and 40-18-374 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add these compliance requirements to the existing approval process for economic development incentives

  • Effective date: June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Tax incentives; reimbursement for violation of labor and trafficking laws provided for

Economic Development

Last Action

Pending Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund2/10/2026

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