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AL HB465

AL HB465: Artificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognition, to ensure artificial intelligence is not the only basis for arrest Under Review

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AI Summary

This bill limits the use of facial recognition technology to ensure it cannot solely justify an arrest.

Business Impact

If you use facial recognition technology in Alabama, you must ensure it is not the only basis for an arrest or face legal consequences.

State
Alabama
Bill Number
HB465
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Feb 25, 2021
Last Verified
Apr 21, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 3, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Services Law Enforcement Surveillance Technology Technology

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What This Means

HB465 aims to regulate the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement by ensuring it cannot be the sole basis for arrests. This bill is significant for law enforcement agencies and technology providers involved in AI applications.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)

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Compliance Checklist

Ensure facial recognition is not the only basis for arrests
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

Alabama HB197 — Artificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognitio… Alabama SB113 — Artificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognitio…

Full Legal Analysis

HB465 seeks to impose limitations on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in Alabama. Specifically, it mandates that facial recognition cannot be the only basis for making an arrest, which suggests the need for additional corroborating evidence or methods. While the bill is still in the introduced stage, its implications could lead to increased scrutiny and accountability in the deployment of AI technologies in policing. Similar regulations have been enacted in other states, reflecting a growing trend towards cautious use of AI in law enforcement.

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