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HB197 — AL, US
HB197 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently introduced. This bill proposes that artificial intelligence alone cannot be the singular basis for an arrest [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2022-04-05.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No explicit effective date is present in the provided document; effectiveness typically aligns with legislative enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| law_enforcement_agency | Limit the use of facial recognition technology in operations. | Upon enactment | — |
| law_enforcement_agency | Ensure that artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for making an arrest. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review current and planned uses of AI and facial recognition technology within the agency to identify potential conflicts with proposed limitations. (Upon enactment)
- hr_director Develop training materials for law enforcement personnel emphasizing human oversight requirements for AI-assisted arrest decisions. (Upon enactment)
- general_counsel Draft internal policies and procedures to ensure AI is never the sole basis for an arrest, incorporating human review safeguards. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling
Vendors providing AI or facial recognition systems to law enforcement agencies must ensure their tools support human oversight and cannot be used as the sole basis for arrest decisions, requiring robust human-in-the-loop features and explainability.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition or AI-powered identification system allow for and document human review before critical decisions?
- What safeguards are in place to prevent the system from being used as the sole basis for an arrest?
- Can your system provide transparent and explainable outputs to support human decision-making?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama HB197: Limits Facial Recognition, Prohibits AI-Only Arrest Basis
This bill proposes that artificial intelligence alone cannot be the singular basis for an arrest [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes guardrails for high-stakes decision-making in public safety.
Deadline: No explicit effective date is present in the provided document; effectiveness typically aligns with legislative enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB197?
- The Alabama House Bill 197 (HB197) proposes to limit the use of facial recognition technology within the state [1]. Furthermore, it mandates that artificial intelligence cannot serve as the sole basis for an arrest [1]. This legislative effort reflects ongoing discussions regarding the appropriate scope and safeguards for AI deployment in law enforcement operations. Primary source →
- Why does HB197 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes guardrails for high-stakes decision-making in public safety. Primary source →
- Who does HB197 affect?
- Law enforcement agencies operating within Alabama are primarily within scope due to the proposed limitations on facial recognition and AI-based arrests. Organizations developing or deploying AI systems, particularly facial recognition technologies for public safety applications, will need to consider the implications of these restrictions for their operations and products used by Alabama authorities. This bill influences the use of AI systems in criminal justice applications across the state. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB197?
- No explicit effective date is present in the provided document; effectiveness typically aligns with legislative enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB197?
- As of the last published update, HB197 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB197?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/3608571. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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