SB113 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

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

SB113 would restrict how Alabama law enforcement uses facial recognition and AI, prohibiting match results from being the sole reason for arrests or probable cause and blocking identification from other images.

What This Bill Does

It bans using facial recognition match results as the sole basis to establish probable cause or to make an arrest. Any use of facial recognition results must be combined with other lawfully obtained information and evidence. It also prohibits identifying someone from other images using AI or facial recognition. 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, which would need to rely on additional evidence and not rely solely on facial recognition match results.
• Individuals who could be identified or investigated using facial recognition or AI, who would be protected from arrests or identifications based only on facial recognition matches.

Key Provisions

• Definitions of facial recognition technology and facial biometric data.
• Prohibition on using facial recognition match results as the sole basis to establish probable cause or to make an arrest.
• Requirement that facial recognition results be used only in conjunction with other lawfully obtained information and evidence.
• Prohibition on identifying an individual based on other images using AI or facial recognition.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after 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