HB619 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Shane StringerRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chip BrownProncey RobertsonGinny ShaverMatt Simpson

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Public records, law enforcement officers and employees, prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information, Sec. 41-13-7.1 add.

Summary

HB619 would require public agencies to redact personal identifying information of law enforcement officers and employees from records before disclosure, upon the officer’s or employee’s request.

What This Bill Does

If a record from a state or local agency contains an officer’s personal identifying information, the agency must redact that information before releasing the record when the officer requests it. Agencies must provide an online form so officers can submit redaction requests. The redaction is to follow the same terms as the existing redaction rules in 41-13-7. The bill also defines who counts as a law enforcement officer or employee and sets when the law takes effect.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement officers or employees whose personal identifying information could appear in public records and who can request redaction of that information.
• Public agencies (state, county, municipal, and other subdivisions) that handle public records and must redact information and provide an online redaction request form.

Key Provisions

• Requires agencies to redact personal identifying information of law enforcement officers or employees from records before disclosure upon their request.
• Requires agencies to provide an online request form for redaction by officers or employees.
• Mandates that redaction follow the same terms and conditions as redaction under Section 41-13-7.
• Defines who qualifies as a law enforcement officer or employee and what counts as identifying information for purposes of the act.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved.

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

Subjects

Public Records