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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Crimes & Offenses
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Bolton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Judiciary)
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Judiciary)
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)