Technology

passed · Alabama · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 347: Consumer protection; illicit material, private rights created, enforcement authorized, penalties established

HB 347 creates a private right of action for individuals depicted in non-consensual intimate images (so-called "illicit material") that were recklessly produced or disclosed on websites, apps, or through "nudification applications" (software designed to generate non-consensual nude imagery). It requires websites and apps to establish a process for removing such material and post clear notices about this process. The bill holds tech developers or providers liable if they recklessly design, market, or operate tools that enable non-consensual image sharing, including nudification apps. The Alabama Attorney General can enforce these provisions and impose penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates tech platforms to remove non-consensual intimate images and holds developers liable for reckless design, strengthening data privacy protections for users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection

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in committee · Alabama · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 173: Consumer protection; access by minors to certain platform portions restricted; hours for sending notifications to covered minors limited; default platform settings on certain platforms required; mechanism for more stringent optional settings required; annual disclosure of certain data by covered operators required; violations a deceptive trade practice

HB 173 requires online platforms (like social media) to restrict algorithmic recommendations and content prioritization for minors under 18 unless parental consent is obtained or age is verified. It limits notification hours for minors, sets default platform settings to restrict access during certain times, and mandates tools for parents to enable stricter controls. Platforms must annually disclose specific data and face penalties under Alabama’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act for violations. The bill directly affects minors using covered platforms and the operators of those platforms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts platform algorithms for minors, mandates default privacy settings, and requires data disclosures to protect minors' data privacy under consumer protection regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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signed · Alabama · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 63: Health care plans; to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in determinations of coverage

SB 63 prohibits Alabama health insurers from using artificial intelligence (AI) exclusively to decide coverage for medical services. It requires final decisions to deny or reduce coverage to be made by a licensed physician or qualified health care professional, not AI alone. Insurers must disclose to enrollees when AI is used in coverage determinations and annually certify their AI tools comply with fairness and transparency standards. The Alabama Department of Insurance can investigate and impose penalties for violations of these requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI-only coverage denials, mandates physician oversight, and requires transparency - protects patient rights in healthcare decisions.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI in health insurance for consumer protection, requiring transparency, human oversight, and fairness certification - aligning with technology regulation for digital rights and consumer safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · Alabama · Senate Jan 20, 2026

SB 172: Consumer protection; software applications, age appropriateness, rules established for app developers and app distribution providers, civil penalties established

SB 172, the Access & Responsible Digital Safety Act, requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) to verify user age during account creation and share this information with developers to adjust content for minors. It mandates app stores to provide parents with tools to manage their children’s app access and restrict age-inappropriate content, while developers must ensure age-appropriate experiences and block targeted ads for children. Violations could trigger civil penalties enforced by Alabama’s Attorney General, with limited liability protections for app stores acting in good faith. The bill directly affects app store operators, developers of age-sensitive apps, and parents of minors using connected devices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates age verification, parental controls, and blocks targeted ads for children to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection in technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 351: 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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyGrants consumers data rights and mandates business compliance for privacy protection, aligning with data privacy regulations and consumer protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

in committee · Alabama · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 350: To establish the Angel Investor Tax Credit Act

HB 350 creates the Angel Investor Tax Credit Act, allowing Alabama residents or entities investing in qualifying startups to claim a 25% income tax credit on their investments. The credit applies to investments in businesses headquartered in Alabama with ≤100 employees, operating for ≤10 years, and focused on sectors like manufacturing, technology, or agribusiness (excluding retail or financial services). At least 50% of annual credits are reserved for "priority impact businesses" in healthcare, agriculture, education, or workforce development. Credits are capped at $250,000 per investor yearly and $12 million total annually for subsequent years, with requirements to maintain operations in Alabama for three years.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides 25% tax credit to investors (primarily wealthy), reducing state tax revenue per oppose indicators for tax breaks for wealthy.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReserves 50% of tax credits for healthcare-focused startups, directing funding toward health sector innovation and business development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets technology as an eligible sector for tax credits, incentivizing investment in tech startups through 25% income tax credits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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passed · Alabama · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 263: Biological and neural data of individuals; certain disclosures, transfers, and use by a health and fitness app prohibited without express consent, Attorney General authorized to enforce, civil penalties provided

HB 263 prohibits Alabama businesses and organizations (covered entities) from sharing or using consumers' biological data (like genetic or physiological information) or neural data (nervous system measurements) without the consumer's specific, prior written consent. It requires entities to notify consumers before any data transfer or use and allows consumers to block such actions. The Attorney General's Consumer Interest Division can enforce the law, imposing $3,000 civil penalties per violation for non-compliance. This bill directly affects Alabama residents whose data is handled by companies in sectors like health tech, fitness trackers, or medical services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient health data privacy through consent requirements for biological/neural data, aligning with healthcare patient rights indicators95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized use of sensitive biological/neural data requiring explicit consent, strengthening consumer data privacy protections in technology sector95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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signed · Alabama · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 236: Education Trust Fund Advancement and Technology Fund, appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026

HB 236 allocates $275.1 million from the Education Trust Fund to Alabama's public universities (including the University of Alabama System and Alabama A&M) and $624.9 million to specialized schools (like the Alabama School of Cyber Technology), the Department of Education, and local education entities for fiscal year 2026. The total $900 million appropriation supports educational programs across the state, with specific amounts designated for each institution and district. Funds will be distributed per existing state education budgeting procedures without new policy changes. This is a funding measure, not a policy reform.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $900M from Education Trust Fund to public universities and schools, increasing funding for essential education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $900M from Education Trust Fund to universities, specialized schools, and local entities for FY2026, directly increasing educational funding and program support.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $624.9M to Alabama School of Cyber Technology and tech-focused education programs, directly funding cybersecurity and technology advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

signed · Alabama · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 182: Relating to the Advanced Technology and Data Exchange Fund; expenditure of monies from the fund, creation of additional advanced technology and data exchange funds

SB 182 expands the Advanced Technology and Data Exchange Fund to allow the Administrative Office of Courts to use its funds for general court operations, not just specific justice-related activities as previously restricted. It creates three new funds for Alabama's Supreme Court, Court of Civil Appeals, and Court of Criminal Appeals, each funded by user fees and other sources tied to appellate court case management. These funds will support technology improvements like electronic payment systems, data sharing with agencies, court equipment, and staff training to enhance court efficiency. The bill does not change current credit card fee rules but broadens how funds can be spent to modernize court systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates new funds and expands existing fund specifically for technology improvements like electronic payment systems in court operations.95% confidence

died · Alabama · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 234: Proof of Age; require certain retailers to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify customer age at point of sale

SB 234 requires retailers selling alcohol, tobacco, vape products, or consumable hemp to use digital or card-swipe technology to verify a customer's age at the point of sale after a violation for failing to check age. It authorizes two specific methods: a secure mobile app using minimal driver's license data or a card reader for state ID. The law applies to retailers found in violation of age verification rules and becomes effective October 1, 2026. It directly affects businesses selling age-restricted products in Alabama, aiming to improve verification accuracy after prior enforcement issues.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure, minimal-data technology for age verification, directly protecting consumer data privacy (key aspect of topic).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

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