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AlabamaSB3182026 Regular SessionSenate

Crime of sexual torture; criminal elements revised

Sponsored By: Merika Coleman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Alabama expands its sexual torture crime

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama's sexual-torture law covers inanimate-object penetration of another person's vagina, penile opening, anus, or mouth. It applies when force compels the act or the person cannot consent because they are incapacitated. It also applies when the victim is under 12 and the offender is at least 16. The law also covers physical injury to sex organs or intimate parts, including burning, crushing, wounding, or mutilation. Each act requires intent to sexually torture, sexually abuse, or satisfy either person's sexual desire. Sexual torture remains a Class A felony.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Merika Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 206 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1340

Yes: 104 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Coleman motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1057

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1058

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    4/16/2026Senate

  2. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1340

    4/9/2026House

  3. Ready to Enroll

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Delivered to Governor

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Signature Requested

    4/9/2026House

  7. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/8/2026House

  8. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/8/2026House

  9. Third Reading in House of Origin

    4/1/2026Senate

  10. Judiciary 1st Amendment Offered

    4/1/2026Senate

  11. Coleman motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1057

    4/1/2026Senate

  12. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1058

    4/1/2026Senate

  13. Engrossed

    4/1/2026Senate

  14. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

    4/1/2026House

  15. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    4/1/2026House

  16. Judiciary 1st Amendment

    3/11/2026Senate

  17. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    3/11/2026Senate

  18. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/11/2026Senate

  19. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary

    2/19/2026Senate

  20. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    2/19/2026Senate

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