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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 when interacting with an AI chatbot. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track Alabama HB325 legislative progress.
- product_manager Assess current and planned AI chatbot deployments for consumer notification mechanisms.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai
Vendors providing AI chatbot solutions to businesses operating in Alabama will need to ensure their platforms support clear and conspicuous consumer notification features.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI chatbot solution include functionality to clearly notify users that they are interacting with an AI?
- What mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance with state-specific AI transparency laws regarding chatbots?
- Can your chatbot platform be configured to display a persistent or prominent AI disclosure message?
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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