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SB118 — AL, US
SB118 is an AI governance legislation from AL, currently enacted. The legislation formalizes the Alabama Justice Information Commission's role in biometric data governance and background check services [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-08.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- enacted
- Bill status
- enacted
- Authority / governing body
- Alabama Legislature
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment (2026-04-08).
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Justice Information Commission | Establish and oversee the collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers. | — | — |
| Alabama Justice Information Commission | Establish the Alabama Background Check Service for noncriminal justice purposes. | — | — |
| Alabama Justice Information Commission | Establish the Alabama Rap Back Program. | — | — |
| Certain entities | Comply with regulations regarding the collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers. | 2026-04-08 | — |
| Entities using the background check service | Pay authorized fees for background checks. | — | — |
| All entities | Adhere to new penalties established by the Alabama Rap Back Program. | 2026-04-08 | — |
| Alabama Legislature | Repeal existing law relating to the release of criminal history information. | 2026-04-08 | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review SB118 to understand specific requirements for biometric data handling and background checks. (2026-04-08)
- general_counsel Advise relevant departments on legal obligations and potential penalties related to biometric identifiers and new programs. (2026-04-08)
- hr_director Update background check policies and procedures to align with the Alabama Background Check Service and Alabama Rap Back Program requirements. (2026-04-08)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech, security_tooling
Vendors providing HR systems, identity verification, or security solutions that involve biometric data or background checks in Alabama must demonstrate compliance with the new commission and services established by SB118.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your service ensure compliance with Alabama's SB118 regarding biometric data collection and use?
- What data governance practices do you have in place for biometric identifiers?
- Can your system integrate with the Alabama Background Check Service or Alabama Rap Back Program?
- What security measures protect biometric data processed or stored by your service?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Alabama SB118 (2026) Enacts Biometric Data, Background Check Service
The legislation formalizes the Alabama Justice Information Commission's role in biometric data governance and background check services [1].
This development expands state-level biometric data governance, affecting deployer obligations and compliance requirements in Alabama.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment (2026-04-08).
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB118?
- Alabama Senate Bill 118 (2026) establishes the Alabama Justice Information Commission's authority over the collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers by certain entities [1]. The bill also creates the Alabama Background Check Service for noncriminal justice purposes and an Alabama Rap Back Program [2], introducing penalties for non-compliance and repealing existing criminal history information release laws. Primary source →
- Why does SB118 matter?
- This development expands state-level biometric data governance, affecting deployer obligations and compliance requirements in Alabama. Primary source →
- Who does SB118 affect?
- Entities that collect, disseminate, or use biometric identifiers in Alabama are within scope, particularly for noncriminal justice purposes. This includes organizations utilizing biometric identification or facial recognition systems for background checks or ongoing monitoring via the Rap Back Program. Companies subject to the Alabama Justice Information Commission's regulations should review their practices. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB118?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment (2026-04-08). Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB118?
- As of the last published update, SB118 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB118?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill/22163949. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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