The bill amends Section 13A-6-241 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of sexual extortion. It introduces new language that specifies three distinct actions that constitute sexual extortion: (1) knowingly causing or attempting to cause another individual to engage in sexually explicit conduct through threats to harm their body, property, or reputation; (2) knowingly causing or attempting to cause another individual to produce recordings of sexually explicit conduct under similar threats; and (3) knowingly threatening to release or transmit any recordings of an individual engaged in sexually explicit conduct to compel the victim to act against their will. The term "sexually explicit conduct" is defined as per Section 13A-12-190.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that sexual extortion is classified as a Class B felony. The changes include the replacement of certain terms, such as "person" with "individual," and the removal of outdated terms related to sexual acts. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-241
Enrolled: 13A-6-241