Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 158: Criminal law; crime of promoting prostitution, penalty increased; crime of soliciting prostitution, penalty increased for repeat violations and soliciting trafficking victims

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary)

Plain-language summary

HB 158 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal law; crime of promoting prostitution, penalty increased; crime of soliciting prostitution, penalty increased for repeat violations and soliciting trafficking victims. Primary sponsor: Ron Bolton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ron Bolton (Republican).