HJR270 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jack Williams
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force, established
Summary: Establishes the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force to coordinate state-wide efforts against human trafficking and support victims.
What This Bill Does
Creates the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. The Task Force will focus on combatting all forms of trafficking, coordinating a comprehensive state response, and providing services to victims. It also emphasizes prevention, awareness, and the development of related laws and policies. Members come from various state offices and agencies and meet regularly; they must work with state departments and report annually to top state leaders.

Who It Affects
Victims of human trafficking – may receive coordinated services and support from the Task Force.
State government and its agencies/offices – must cooperate; the Task Force includes representatives from many departments and offices.
Alabama residents and communities – benefit from prevention programs and awareness campaigns to reduce trafficking demand.

Key Provisions
Establishes the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force.
Defines its purpose to fight trafficking, coordinate responses, provide services to victims, and develop preventive laws.
Lists members: one House member, one Senator, appointees from the Governor and Attorney General, and various department heads and task force chairs.
Stipulates leadership election (chair, vice chair) and that members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority; vacancies filled similarly.
Requires at least four meetings per year; initial meeting by June 1, 2014; seven days’ notice for meetings; quorum is a majority.
Requires annual reporting of findings and recommendations to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Senate President Pro Tempore, and the Speaker, with copies to legislators and the Secretary of State.
Requires cooperation of all state departments and subdivisions in carrying out the Task Force’s purposes.
Members serve without compensation.

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