SB30 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt WoodsSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

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

Summary

SB30, known as Trey’s Law, makes confidentiality provisions that prevent disclosure of sexual abuse acts unenforceable in Alabama starting October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

It voids and unenforces any NDA, confidentiality, employment, settlement, or similar clause that prohibits disclosure of sexual abuse acts or related facts. The rule only applies to new agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2026 and only to the parts about sexual abuse, not other parts like compensation. It defines sexual abuse as conduct that would be a crime under certain Alabama laws, regardless of whether there was a charge or conviction. The law reinforces survivors' rights to speak and protects their privacy and confidentiality.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or entities entering into nondisclosure, confidentiality, employment, or settlement agreements on or after October 1, 2026, where the agreement tries to hush sexual abuse or related facts.
• Sexual abuse survivors who may disclose information without being blocked by such clauses.
• Employers and organizations that use NDAs or confidentiality provisions in settlements or other agreements involving sexual abuse.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'sexual abuse' as conduct that would constitute a criminal violation of specific Alabama criminal code articles (as listed) regardless of charges or convictions.
• Any provision within an NDA, confidentiality, employment, settlement, or similar agreement that prohibits disclosure of sexual abuse or related facts is void and unenforceable for agreements entered into on or after October 1, 2026.
• The invalidity applies only to the disclosure-related elements of the agreement and does not remove other unrelated terms (e.g., compensation).
• The act is named 'Trey’s Law' and becomes effective October 1, 2026.
• The law reflects public policy to protect survivors' rights to speak and to maintain privacy and confidentiality regarding their identities and experiences.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 19, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Civil Procedure