HB485 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Artificial intelligence, limit the use of facial recognition, to ensure artificial intelligence is not the only basis for arrest

Summary

The bill would ban state and local police from using facial recognition match results as the sole reason to arrest someone or to establish probable cause.

What This Bill Does

It defines facial recognition technology and facial biometric data, and it prohibits using facial recognition match results as the only basis for arrest or probable cause. It allows facial recognition results to be used only together with other lawfully obtained information and evidence. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• State and local law enforcement agencies: must not use facial recognition match results as the sole basis for arrests or probable cause and must rely on additional lawful evidence.
• Members of the public whose facial biometric data is stored or used by law enforcement: their data may be involved in investigations, but not as the sole basis for action; must be supported by other evidence.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits state or local law enforcement from using facial recognition match results as the sole basis to arrest or establish probable cause.
• Allows facial recognition match results to be used only in conjunction with other lawfully obtained information and evidence.
• Defines facial recognition technology and facial biometric data for the purposes of the act.
• Sets the act to take effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence