Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy
StateAlabamaEnacted
HB 351: Data privacy; processing of data regulated, consumer actions related to data authorized
Mike Shaw
HB 351 status: Enacted (updated Apr 17, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
Bill metadata only
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
This legislation establishes a comprehensive data privacy framework affecting consumer data rights and corporate processing obligations across the state's economy.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
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
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based strictly on bill metadata
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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