AL SB180

Prohibits state and local agencies from entering into contracts or agreements with media monitoring organizations, defined as companies that rate news sources for factual accuracy, misinformation, bias, or journalistic standards.

Prohibits agencies from contracting with advertising or marketing agencies that use media monitoring organization services.

Requires companies bidding for marketing service contracts with agencies to certify compliance with the prohibitions on media monitoring organization use.

Requires existing contractors to certify compliance with media monitoring organization prohibitions prior to extending, renewing, or modifying advertising or marketing service agreements, effective October 1, 2025.

Exempts news aggregation services, press clipping services, and analytical information on advertisement performance from the bill's restrictions.