SB372 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Priscilla Dunn Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Quinton Ross Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Lowell Barron Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Human trafficking, crime established, coercion or deception to perform labor or certain sexual activities, prohibited, criminal penalties
Summary: SB372 makes coercion or deception illegal to force someone into labor or sexual activities, creates two levels of human trafficking crimes, and establishes restitution, civil remedies, and corporate liability rules.
What This Bill Does
It makes it illegal to coerce or deceive someone to perform labor or sexual activities. It creates first-degree and second-degree trafficking offenses with penalties, and holds corporations liable if an agent acted within the scope of the company or as part of a pattern. It also requires restitution to victims, allows for asset forfeiture to support victims and law enforcement, enables civil suits with potential damages, and removes statutes of limitations for these cases.

Who It Affects
Trafficking victims (including adults and minors) who are coerced or deceived into labor or sexual servitude, who may receive restitution and other support.
Corporations and their employees or agents who could be prosecuted if actions were authorized, requested, commanded, performed, or part of a pattern, and who could face forfeiture, restitution, and civil liability.

Key Provisions
Illegality of coercion or deception to cause labor or sexual servitude, with defined forms of coercion and deception.
First-degree trafficking: criminal penalties; corporate liability if an agent acts within the company's scope or as part of a pattern.
Second-degree trafficking: penalties including a minimum sentence for victims under 18; corporate liability similar to first degree.
Restitution and costs: victims get restitution and costs for medical/psychological treatment, transportation, housing, child care, investigation and prosecution, and recovery of the value of labor or profits.
Asset forfeiture: profits and property gained from trafficking forfeited to the state, first used for restitution, then damages and costs, with remaining assets funding the Victims Compensation Fund.
Civil action and no statute of limitations: victims may sue for damages and other relief; potential treble damages for willful acts; no statute of limitations for these cases; concurrent authority for DA and Attorney General.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Crimes and Offenses