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AL HJR51: Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety Study Commission, created

Effective Mar 10, 2026 Alabama · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · official bill text

HJR51 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Mar 10, 2026
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In one paragraph

Alabama's HJR 51, a joint resolution approved by the Governor as Act 2026-218, creates the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety. Its 13 members include legislators from both chambers, the Attorney General, and appointees of the Mental Health Commissioner, Voices for Alabama's Children, the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association, TechNet, the Lieutenant Governor and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. It studies the effects of AI, social media and internet use on children, reviews other states' approaches and recommends legislation, reporting by November 1, 2026, after which it dissolves. Approved March 10, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. TechNet, the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association and the Alabama Broadcasters Association each appoint a member to a study commission whose recommendations on AI, social media and children are due November 1, 2026.

Key provisions

  1. Joint resolution adopted by the House January 29, 2026, amended and adopted by the Senate February 12, 2026, with House concurrence February 25, 2026; approved by the Governor March 10, 2026 and assigned Act No. 2026-218
  2. Members: two Senators appointed by the President Pro Tempore and one by the Senate Minority Leader; two House members appointed by the Speaker and one by the House Minority Leader; the Attorney General or designee; and one member each appointed by the Commissioner of Mental Health, Voices for Alabama's Children, the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association, TechNet, the Lieutenant Governor and the Alabama Broadcasters Association
  3. Duties: study the effects of AI, social media and internet access and usage on children; investigate how other states protect children's health and safety amid widespread AI and social media programs; develop recommendations for potential legislation
  4. As practicable, the commission works with Alabama's Congressional delegation and the U.S. Department of Justice
  5. First meeting no later than May 1, 2026; nonlegislative members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses; meeting notices, member names and the final report go to the Secretary of State
  6. Report of findings, conclusions and recommendations for proposed legislation due to the Legislature by November 1, 2026; the commission dissolves when it files the report
  7. Approved by the Governor March 10, 2026 (Act 2026-218); the resolution states no separate effective date

Latest legislative action

Mar 10, 2026. Signed by the Governor (Act 2026-218)

Sponsors

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Amendments (1)

  • Senate RULES RULES 1st Amendment Not adopted 2026-02-09

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Social Media & Online PlatformsAI in Government

Affected industries

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