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HB325 — AL, US
HB325 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently introduced. This bill introduces a new standard for consumer notification regarding AI chatbot interactions in Alabama [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently pending committee action in the House of Origin.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Notify consumers that they are interacting with an AI chatbot. | Upon enactment (proposed) | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Track Alabama HB325's legislative progress and potential amendments. (Upon introduction)
- compliance_officer Assess current and planned AI chatbot deployments for consumer interaction within Alabama.
- product_manager Begin preliminary analysis of technical capabilities to implement AI chatbot notification features.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, marketing_personalization
Vendors providing AI chatbot solutions will need to ensure their products support configurable notification features to help deployers comply with transparency requirements. This may involve updates to their platform or guidance for customers.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI chatbot solution offer built-in, configurable features for consumer notification of AI interaction?
- How does your solution help us comply with state-specific AI transparency requirements?
- Can your chatbot be configured to clearly state its AI nature at the beginning of an interaction?
- What support do you provide for integrating notification requirements into our customer experience?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama HB325: AI Chatbot Consumer Disclosure Bill Advances in House
This bill introduces a new standard for consumer notification regarding AI chatbot interactions in Alabama [1].
This development expands consumer protection regulations to encompass AI chatbot disclosures, signaling an evolving regulatory focus on transparency in AI-human interactions.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently pending committee action in the House of Origin.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB325?
- Alabama House Bill 325 (HB325) proposes to classify the failure to notify a consumer about interaction with an AI chatbot as an unfair or deceptive trade practice [1]. The bill further provides for a private right of action and enforcement mechanisms [2]. This legislation is currently pending committee action in the House of Origin. Primary source →
- Why does HB325 matter?
- This development expands consumer protection regulations to encompass AI chatbot disclosures, signaling an evolving regulatory focus on transparency in AI-human interactions. Primary source →
- Who does HB325 affect?
- Organizations deploying AI chatbots for consumer interaction within Alabama would be primarily affected. This includes businesses in customer service, sales, marketing, and information delivery that utilize conversational AI. The bill's 'private right of action' provision could impact legal and compliance functions responsible for managing consumer litigation risk. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB325?
- No fixed deadline — currently pending committee action in the House of Origin. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB325?
- As of the last published update, HB325 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB325?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/22163766. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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