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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama requires state agencies to conduct quarterly AI-assisted reviews of rules and guidance documents starting in 2026
Last action · February 26, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Mike Shaw
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill requires all Alabama state executive branch agencies to acquire or develop artificial intelligence systems to conduct initial comprehensive reviews of all s and s by April 1, 2027, followed by quarterly AI-assisted reviews. Agencies must publish an annual report on their website by September 1 detailing rule modifications, eliminations, and estimated cost savings.
State agencies must dedicate resources to acquire specialized artificial intelligence systems and conduct systematic cost-benefit and compliance analyses on every regulation they enforce, potentially altering the regulatory burden for businesses and citizens across Alabama.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State agencies
State agencies must acquire or develop AI systems, conduct quarterly regulatory reviews, document justifications for retaining burdensome rules, and publish annual compliance reports.
Regulated persons and entities
Regulated parties may experience changes, eliminations, or simplification of rules and guidance documents along with potential compliance cost savings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 26, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on State Government
Version history
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Shift to Continuous AI Regulatory Auditing
The bill shifts state agency oversight from a passive five-year review cycle to active, quarterly artificial intelligence-assisted evaluations of all rules and guidance documents.
Sources
alison.legislature.state.al.us
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