State • Alabama
HB 351: Data privacy; processing of data regulated, consumer actions related to data authorized
Mike ShawEnacted
HB 351 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100
Bill summary
OfficialConsumer Protection
Key analysis
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases consumer trust in digital markets
Risks
- Increases regulatory compliance costs for businesses
- Potential operational burden for small enterprises
Society
Positive Outlook
75%
Benefits
- Empowers consumers with greater control over personal information
- Provides legal recourse for data misuse
Risks
- Potential for increased litigation if private rights of action are included
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
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Analysis based strictly on bill metadata
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Where it stands
Enacted
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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