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AL SB78: Technology, Alabama Council on Advanced Technology, establish, to advise Governor and Legislature, members, duties.

Effective May 6, 2022 Alabama · 2021 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB78 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since May 6, 2022
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In one paragraph

Alabama's SB 78 (Act 2021-344) establishes the Alabama Council on Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The council reviews and advises the Governor and the Legislature on all aspects of the use and development of advanced technology and artificial intelligence in Alabama and must submit an annual report with any recommendations for administrative or policy action, posted online by the Governor, the Legislature and the Department of Commerce. Approved May 6, 2021, the act took effect one year later, on May 6, 2022.

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

What it means for business

No direct duties for businesses; the council's annual recommendations shape Alabama's AI policy and possible future rules.

Key provisions

  1. Creates the Alabama Council on Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  2. Council reviews and advises the Governor and Legislature on the use and development of advanced technology and AI
  3. Annual report to the Governor and Legislature with recommendations for administrative or policy action
  4. Reports posted on the websites of the Governor, the Legislature and the Department of Commerce
  5. Effective one year after approval (May 6, 2022)

Latest legislative action

May 6, 2021. Act 2021-344, approved by the Governor May 6, 2021; effective one year after approval

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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