HB269 Summary

• Adopts the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act as Chapter 1A of Title 19, Alabama Code, establishing a framework for fiduciary management of digital assets including computer files, web domains, and virtual currency.

• Allows users to direct disclosure or non-disclosure of digital assets (including electronic communications) through online tools or in wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other records; user directions override conflicting terms-of-service agreements.

• Requires custodians to disclose digital assets to authorized fiduciaries (personal representatives, agents, trustees, conservators) within 60 days of receiving proper documentation, though custodians may assess reasonable administrative fees.

• Restricts fiduciary access to electronic communications content (email, text messages, social media) unless the user explicitly consented in writing, while broader digital assets may be disclosed upon proper request.

• Applies the legal duties of care, loyalty, and confidentiality to fiduciary management of digital assets and becomes effective October 1, 2016.