SB68 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Aliens, illegal, transporting within this state, prohibited, penalties

Summary

SB68 would make it illegal to knowingly transport an illegal alien into Alabama or within the state for commercial gain and impose criminal penalties.

What This Bill Does

Creates a new crime: knowingly transporting an illegal alien into Alabama or within the state for commercial advantage or private financial gain, as determined by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Department of Homeland Security. A violation is a Class C felony with a fine of $1,000 for each person illegally transported, and the money from fines goes to the arresting agency. The provision does not apply to common carriers or emergency vehicles, and it is structured to avoid triggering local-funding approval requirements because it creates a new crime.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or entities that transport or arrange the transport of illegal aliens into or within Alabama for profit or private financial gain (they could be charged with a Class C felony and fined).
• Common carriers and emergency vehicles are not subject to this section.
• Local law enforcement agencies that arrest violators would receive any fines collected.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits knowingly transporting or causing to be transported into Alabama an individual who has illegally entered or remained in the United States for commercial advantage or private financial gain, as determined by ICE/DHS.
• Excludes application to common carriers or emergency vehicles.
• Class C felony criminalizes the act, with a $1,000 fine for each illegally transported person.
• Any money from violations goes to the arresting agency or agencies.
• The bill is exempt from additional requirements under Amendment 621 because it creates a new crime (or amends the definition of an existing crime).
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

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