MONTGOMERY — Thursday, on the heels of the Alabama State Senate's passage of Trey's Law (SB30) a day earlier, the House passed its version, House Bill 93 (HB93), sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook).
The legislation is named after Trey Carlock, a Texas resident with ties to Alabama, who committed suicide in 2019 at the age of 28.
"This bill known as Trey's Law would limit non-disclosure agreements in civil cases involving sexual abuse, sexual assault and trafficking," Faulkner explained. "It would ensure thatsurvivors could share their stories without fear of legal repercussions. Other versions of Trey's Law were passed in Missouri and Texas. In 2025, California and Tennessee also have similar legislation, and Governor [Brian] Kemp of Georgia has announced this will be his top priority bill this session."
"Trey's Law is named for Trey Carlock, a victim of child sexual abuse while he attended a camp," he continued. "After his abuser was sentenced to three life terms in 2010, Trey pursued justice to hold others involved accountable through civil litigation. That re-traumatizing process ended with a settlement that included a restrictive NDA barring Trey from ever speaking about his abuse. At the age of 28, Trey died by suicide after telling a therapist they will always control me and I'll never be free."
"Trey's Law ends the misuse of NDA against sexual abuse, sexual assault and trafficking victims in civil settlement agreements," Faulkner added.
The bill passed by a 98-0 margin.
Jeff Poor is the editor-in-chief of 1819 News and host of "The Jeff Poor Show," heard Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Mobile's FM Talk 106.5. To connect or comment, email [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jeff_poor.
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