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Alabama: Ban on Agreements Prohibiting Disclosure of Sexual Abuse

Effective October 1, 2026, Alabama’s “Trey’s Law” (SB 30) will void and prohibit any provision in a confidentiality, nondisclosure, or other agreement that restricts disclosure of sexual abuse. The law broadly defines “sexual abuse” to include any conduct constituting a criminal violation under Alabama’s sexual offense statutes, covering abuse committed against both adults and children, as well as human trafficking offenses, regardless of whether the conduct resulted in criminal charges or a conviction. Importantly, the law only voids provisions directly related to sexual abuse disclosures; it does not affect other elements of an agreement, such as compensation terms. The law applies only to agreements entered into, executed, or amended on or after its October 1, 2026 effective date. Alabama employers should review employment agreement terms with legal counsel ahead of the law’s effective date.

 

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