Artificial Intelligence; state agencies required to perform quarterly AI-assisted review of rules

SB 328 requires all Alabama state agencies to conduct quarterly AI-assisted reviews of their rules and guidance documents starting April 2027. The AI systems must analyze rules for conflicts with other laws, unnecessary costs, duplication, plain language compliance, and economic impacts, but human staff must review and approve all AI recommendations before changes are made. Agencies must also publish annual reports detailing review results, cost savings, and rule modifications. This affects every state agency (not just those under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act) by mandating a new process for regulatory oversight. The bill aims to streamline rules and reduce compliance burdens through structured AI analysis, with implementation beginning October 2026.