Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 118: Alabama Justice Information Commission; collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers by certain entities provided for; Alabama Background Check Service established, types, uses, and fees for certain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes authorized; Alabama Rap Back Program established, penalties provided for; existing law relating to release of criminal history information repealed

Enacted Last action April 8, 2026: Enacted

Plain-language summary

SB 118 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alabama Justice Information Commission; collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers by certain entities provided for; Alabama Background Check Service established, types, uses, and fees for certain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes authorized; Alabama Rap Back Program established, penalties provided for; existing law relating to release of criminal history information repealed. Primary sponsor: Lance Bell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Enacted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lance Bell (Republican).