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HB485 — AL, US
HB485 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently introduced. Alabama HB485 proposes that artificial intelligence, including facial recognition, cannot be the only basis for arrest [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-03-11.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline; the bill remains in legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Do not use artificial intelligence as the sole basis for arrest. | Once enacted | — |
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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 existing and proposed AI deployment policies to ensure no AI system, especially facial recognition, acts as the sole basis for arrest.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors supplying AI tools to law enforcement must ensure their systems are designed to support, not replace, human decision-making for critical actions like arrest, providing clear mechanisms for human review and intervention.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition system incorporate human review safeguards before generating an actionable outcome for arrest?
- How does your system prevent being the sole basis for high-stakes decisions like arrest?
- What audit trails are provided to demonstrate human oversight in decisions involving AI outputs?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama Bill Limits AI Facial Recognition as Sole Basis for Arrest
Alabama HB485 proposes that artificial intelligence, including facial recognition, cannot be the only basis for arrest [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes limits on its evidentiary weight for arrests.
Deadline: No fixed deadline; the bill remains in legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB485?
- Alabama House Bill 485 (HB485) from the 2021 Regular Session proposes to limit the application of artificial intelligence, specifically facial recognition technology [1]. The bill stipulates that artificial intelligence should not be the exclusive foundation for an arrest [1]. On March 11, 2021, the bill was read for the second time and subsequently placed on the calendar [2]. Primary source →
- Why does HB485 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes limits on its evidentiary weight for arrests. Primary source →
- Who does HB485 affect?
- This legislative proposal primarily affects law enforcement agencies and any technology providers supplying facial recognition or other AI systems used in criminal justice processes within Alabama. The specific use case impacted is the application of AI, particularly facial recognition, in determining grounds for arrest. Organizations involved in AI development for public safety or surveillance applications may consider the implications of such limitations on system design and deployment. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB485?
- No fixed deadline; the bill remains in legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB485?
- As of the last published update, HB485 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB485?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/3552005. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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