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AL HB97
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Pringle
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Alabama Geographic Information Executive Council as an independent body to develop GIS policies, coordinate interagency geospatial data efforts, and advise the Governor and Legislature on geographic information needs
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Creates the Alabama Geographic Information Program Office as a division within the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, led by a Geographic Information Officer appointed by the ALEA Secretary
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Designates the GIS Office as the sole state instrumentality for coordinating geographic information across all state departments, with duties including maintaining a master index of geographic data and a central repository
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Recognizes the 911 Board as the sole authority for gathering, remediating, and maintaining geographic information for emergency 911 services, with new duties to ensure GIS data accuracy and Next Generation 911 compliance
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Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Geographic Information Technology; to recognize the Geographic Information Executive Council, the Geographic Information Program Office, the Advisory Committee, and to provide for coordination with the 911 Board
Public Safety & Emergencies
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026