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HB295 — AL, US
HB295 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently introduced. The proposed bill establishes a framework for regulating the commercial use of biometric identifiers [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2020-02-20.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — proposed bill awaiting legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Comply with future regulations concerning the commercial use of biometric identifiers. | — | — |
| deployer | Be subject to civil fines for non-compliance with the authorized regulations. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative status of Alabama HB295 and other state bills regulating biometric identifiers.
- compliance_officer Identify and assess current and planned commercial uses of biometric identifiers within the organization.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing biometric solutions for commercial use, especially those operating in consumer-facing contexts, will need to be prepared for potential future regulations regarding data handling, consent, and privacy safeguards in Alabama.
Sample vendor questions
- What biometric identifiers do your systems collect, process, and store for commercial purposes?
- What mechanisms are in place for obtaining and managing user consent for biometric data collection?
- How do your solutions ensure the privacy and security of biometric data?
- What policies and procedures do you follow regarding data retention and deletion of biometric information?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama HB295 Proposes Biometric Data Regulation for Commercial Use
The proposed bill establishes a framework for regulating the commercial use of biometric identifiers [1].
This development signals a potential state-level expansion of biometric data governance, impacting AI systems relying on such identifiers.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — proposed bill awaiting legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB295?
- This proposed bill introduces provisions for consumer protection and privacy rights concerning biometric identifiers [1]. It aims to regulate the commercial use of such identifiers and authorizes civil fines for non-compliance [1]. The bill was read for the first time on February 20, 2020, and subsequently referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary. Primary source →
- Why does HB295 matter?
- This development signals a potential state-level expansion of biometric data governance, impacting AI systems relying on such identifiers. Primary source →
- Who does HB295 affect?
- Organizations operating in Alabama that collect, store, or utilize biometric identifiers for commercial purposes are within scope. This includes entities deploying AI systems for facial recognition, voice authentication, or other biometric-based applications in commercial contexts. The proposed legislation would affect companies handling customer or employee biometric data, requiring new compliance considerations. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB295?
- No fixed deadline — proposed bill awaiting legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB295?
- As of the last published update, HB295 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB295?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/3549870. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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