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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 346 revokes economic development tax incentives and mandates state reimbursement for companies violating human trafficking or child labor laws
Last action · January 29, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Neil Rafferty
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill prohibits entities that violate human trafficking or federal child labor laws from receiving economic tax incentives under the Alabama Jobs Act and requires them to reimburse state and local governments for any incentives already received. The legislation amends existing code to require the Secretary of Commerce to verify compliance with these labor and trafficking laws before an entity can qualify for tax incentives. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2026.
Companies found liable for labor or trafficking violations face severe financial consequences, including the clawback of s, grants, or refunds, shifting the fiscal accountability of economic development programs.
- The Alabama Jobs Act provides economic development incentives, including tax abatements and grants, to qualifying companies expanding or locating within the state. context
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.
incentivized companies
Companies receiving economic development incentives must comply with human trafficking and child labor laws or face mandatory reimbursement of received tax benefits.
Secretary of Commerce
Must conduct additional background verification regarding labor and human trafficking laws for companies applying for tax incentives.
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What happens if an incentivized company violates child labor laws?
Who is responsible for verifying compliance with human trafficking laws?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 29, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
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Conditional Economic Development
Shifts economic development policy from simple project qualification to ongoing ethical and legal compliance regarding labor standards.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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