Senate Bill 118 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lance Bell Senator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Justice Information Commission; collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers by certain entities provided for; Alabama Background Check Service established, types, uses, and fees for certain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes authorized; Alabama Rap Back Program established, penalties provided for; existing law relating to release of criminal history information repealed

Description

This bill would mandate certain agencies to collect biometric identifiers and provide for their dissemination.

This bill would authorize the use of certain approved biometric identification devices by law enforcement officers to identify individuals.

This bill would establish and provide for the operation of the Alabama Background Check Service.

This bill would provide for approved uses and types of background checks for noncriminal justice purposes.

This bill would authorize the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to establish and collect fees for background checks for noncriminal justice purposes.

This bill would establish the Alabama Rap Back Program.

This bill would provide penalties for the misuse of a background check report.

This bill would make various changes to update terminology and would make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

This bill would also repeal provisions of law prohibiting the unauthorized release of criminal SB118 INTRODUCED history information.

Show more Show less

Subjects

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions