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HB324 — AL, US
HB324 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently introduced. The proposed bill introduces requirements for age verification, safeguards, and specific therapy chatbot functions, alongside a private right of action [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — pending committee action.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Implement age verification systems for chatbots. | — | — |
| provider | Establish safeguard protocols for chatbots. | — | — |
| provider | Comply with specific requirements established for therapy chatbots. | — | — |
| user | May pursue a private right of action for enforcement. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- cto Evaluate technical solutions for age verification in chatbots.
- product_manager Integrate safeguard protocols into chatbot design and development lifecycle.
- general_counsel Analyze the specific requirements for therapy chatbots and ensure legal compliance.
- compliance_officer Develop internal policies and training for chatbot development and deployment to meet proposed state requirements.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, healthcare_ai, productivity_assistants, other
Vendors providing chatbot services, particularly those used for sensitive applications like therapy, will need to demonstrate robust age verification, safeguard protocols, and compliance with specific requirements. The existence of a private right of action increases litigation risk for non-compliant vendors and their clients.
Sample vendor questions
- What age verification mechanisms do your chatbot services employ or support?
- Can you provide documentation of safeguard protocols implemented in your chatbot solutions?
- For therapy-specific chatbots, what regulatory compliance measures do you have in place for Alabama's proposed requirements?
- How do your chatbot solutions address data privacy and security, especially concerning minors or sensitive health information?
- What processes are in place to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving state-level AI regulations?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama HB324 Proposes Chatbot Age Verification and Safeguard Requirements
The proposed bill introduces requirements for age verification, safeguards, and specific therapy chatbot functions, alongside a private right of action [1].
This development signals potential state-level obligations for AI deployers operating chatbots in Alabama, including new compliance and litigation risks.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending committee action.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB324?
- Alabama's proposed House Bill 324 (2026) aims to mandate age verification systems and safeguard protocols for chatbots [1]. The legislation also establishes specific requirements for therapy chatbots and introduces a private right of action for enforcement [1]. This bill is currently pending committee action in the House of Origin [2]. Primary source →
- Why does HB324 matter?
- This development signals potential state-level obligations for AI deployers operating chatbots in Alabama, including new compliance and litigation risks. Primary source →
- Who does HB324 affect?
- Organizations developing or deploying AI-powered chatbots, particularly those offering therapeutic services or accessible to minors, fall within the proposed scope. Deployers operating in Alabama, or whose chatbots could be accessed by Alabama residents, would be affected. Business functions involved include product development, legal, compliance, and risk management. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB324?
- No fixed deadline — pending committee action. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB324?
- As of the last published update, HB324 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB324?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/22163653. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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