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AL HB106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donna Givens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Alabama's doxing crime to include intentionally sharing personal identifying information electronically with intent to harass or harm, even if the victim is not actually harassed or harmed
  • First offense for doxing without actual harm is a Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent offense becomes a Class C felony
  • First offense for doxing that results in actual harm (or targets law enforcement/firefighters/public servants) is a Class C felony; repeat offenses are Class B felonies
  • Personal identifying information includes home addresses, photos or information about victims' children and their schools, and any other information enabling harassment or harm
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; to further provide for the crime of doxing; to further provide for penalties

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Pending Senate Judiciary

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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