Data privacy; processing of data regulated, consumer actions related to data authorized
HB 351, the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, grants Alabama residents specific rights over their personal data. It allows consumers to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, request deletion, obtain copies of their data, and opt out of data processing. Businesses (referred to as "controllers") must establish secure methods for consumers to exercise these rights and create appeal processes for denied requests. The bill also regulates how businesses handle deidentified data and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce these rules.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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2 edits
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Apr 17, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized for signature, moving from an 'Engrossed' draft to an 'Enrolled' version. The substantive content remains identical, with changes limited to formatting, page numbering, and the addition of a formal title page indicating the act is now ready for the Governor's signature.
TECHNICAL
The document header was updated from 'HB351 ENGROSSED' to 'HB351 ENROLLED', and the bill number in the header changed from XDP66ZZ-2 to XDP66ZZ-3, indicating the final version ready for signing.
Page numbering and layout were adjusted to include a new title page stating 'Enrolled, An Act' and renumbering the subsequent text to align with the final legislative format.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
36
Key actions
13
Committee
4
Amendments
16
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Shaw Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1258
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1198
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1197
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
Elliott 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1196
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Elliott motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Elliott motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1195
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 2nd Amendment Offered (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 3rd Amendment Offered (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 1st Amendment Offered (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 3rd Amendment (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 2nd Amendment (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
County and Municipal Government 1st Amendment (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (County and Municipal Government)
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 564
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 563
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Shaw 1st Amendment Offered
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 562
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Commerce and Small Business 1st Substitute Offered (Commerce and Small Business)
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Commerce and Small Business)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Shaw
RRepublican
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