The bill amends Section 13A-6-153 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance the legal framework surrounding the crime of human trafficking in the second degree. Key changes include the replacement of the term "A person" with "He or she" to specify the subject of the crime more clearly. Additionally, a new provision is added that criminalizes the act of knowingly advertising access to the sexual or labor servitude of another, thereby broadening the scope of the offense. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which corporations can be prosecuted for human trafficking, emphasizing that an agent must be acting within the scope of their employment for the corporation to be held liable.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that any individual who obstructs or interferes with the enforcement of this section will be guilty of a Class B felony. The classification of human trafficking in the second degree remains a Class B felony, ensuring that the penalties for such offenses are consistent. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-153
Enrolled: 13A-6-153