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AL HB325

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires businesses using AI chatbots in commercial transactions to notify consumers they are communicating with a computer, not a human, at the beginning of each interaction and at regular intervals during continuing interactions

  • Classifies failure to disclose AI chatbot use as an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Alabama law

  • Creates a private right of action allowing consumers to sue for injunctive relief, actual damages, and statutory damages up to $1,000 per violation

  • Caps class action damages at $10,000,000 and authorizes the Attorney General to seek civil penalties up to $5,000,000 per violation

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AI chatbots; unfair or deceptive trade practice for failing to notify consumer about AI chatbot; private right of action and enforcement provided for

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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