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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama SB 291 requires companies violating labor and trafficking laws to repay tax incentives
Last action · February 10, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Merika Coleman
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What This Bill Would Do
Senator Coleman introduced SB 291 to require any business entity violating human trafficking or federal child labor laws to reimburse state and local governments for s received under the Alabama Jobs Act. The bill amends existing state code to mandate that the Secretary of Commerce verify compliance with labor and trafficking laws before recommending tax incentives to the Governor. The measure is set to become effective on June 1, 2026.
Companies receiving state and local tax abatements, grants, or refunds face full financial repayment of those economic benefits if they are found liable or guilty of violating child labor or human trafficking regulations.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
business entities seeking economic development incentives
Companies must verify compliance with labor and trafficking laws to qualify for tax incentives and face incentive recapture if violations occur.
Secretary of Commerce
Must conduct additional compliance verifications regarding human trafficking and child labor before recommending companies as approved.
state and local government entities
Receive reimbursed funds from entities that violate human trafficking or child labor laws after receiving economic development incentives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a company receiving Alabama Jobs Act incentives violates child labor laws?
Who is responsible for verifying that a company complies with these labor and trafficking rules?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 10, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
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Conditional Economic Development
The legislation shifts economic development policy from simple project viability and export checks to strict compliance with federal labor laws and human trafficking statutes.
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