HB369 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David StandridgeRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Sex Crimes, school employee having sexual contact with student under age of 19, sexual contact clarified to include asking student to initiate contact, Sec. 13A-6-82 am'd.

Summary

HB369 clarifies that a school employee having sexual contact with a student under 19 includes when the employee asks the student to initiate contact, and makes it a Class A misdemeanor.

What This Bill Does

Clarifies the definition of sexual contact to cover a situation where a school employee asks a student to initiate sexual contact. Defines sexual contact as touching for the purpose of sexual gratification and includes soliciting or harassing a student to perform a sex act. Establishes that the crime of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under 19 is a Class A misdemeanor, and states that consent is not a defense. Addresses local-funding rules by noting the bill is exempt from certain Amendment 621 requirements because it defines a new crime or amends an existing crime.

Who It Affects

• Students under age 19 in Alabama schools: are protected; if a school employee asks them to initiate sexual contact, the employee could be charged under the clarified law.
• School employees and school districts in Alabama: face criminal penalties (Class A misdemeanor) for such conduct; the bill also allows it to take effect without local government funding approvals due to an Amendment 621 exemption.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 13A-6-82 to define sexual contact as touching for sexual gratification and to include soliciting or harassing a student to perform a sex act, including when the employee asks a student to initiate contact.
• Explicitly states that consent is not a defense to a charge under this section.
• Declares the crime of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under 19 as a Class A misdemeanor.
• Provides that, although the bill could involve local funds, it is exempt from certain Amendment 621 requirements because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
• Effective date: becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sex Crimes