HB93 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Civil procedure, provisions of agreements that prohibit disclosure of certain acts of sexual abuse rendered unenforceable

Summary

HB93, known as Trey’s Law, would void nondisclosure provisions in agreements that silence reports of sexual abuse, making such terms unenforceable in Alabama beginning October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill makes void and unenforceable any NDAs, confidentiality provisions, or similar clauses that prohibit disclosure of sexual abuse acts or related facts. It only applies to provisions that deal with disclosing sexual abuse, and only to agreements entered into, executed, or amended on or after October 1, 2026, and it does not affect other parts of an agreement, such as compensation. It also defines sexual abuse to include conduct that would be criminal under specific Alabama laws and offenses. The law aims to protect survivors' rights to speak and to keep their identities and experiences private when they choose.

Who It Affects

• Sexual abuse survivors who want to speak publicly or share information without being blocked by NDAs (the law would not let those NDAs silence them).
• Parties to agreements containing nondisclosure, confidentiality, employment, or settlement clauses (such as employers, companies, or individuals) whose sexual abuse-related silence provisions would be voided for acts covered by the bill; however, other parts of those agreements (like compensation) remain enforceable.

Key Provisions

• Nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions that prohibit disclosing a sexual abuse act or related facts are void and unenforceable.
• Only applies to agreements entered into, executed, or amended on or after October 1, 2026 and only to the elements of an agreement related to the sexual abuse act.
• Defines 'sexual abuse' to include conduct that would be a criminal violation under specified Alabama offenses (as listed in the bill).
• Known as Trey’s Law; becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Civil Procedure