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Rap Back Program established, penalties provided for; existing law relating to release of criminal history information repealed

Summary

The bill establishes the Alabama Justice Information Commission to oversee collection, storage and sharing of biometric identifiers and criminal‑history data. It authorizes the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to run a Background Check Service for employers, licensing boards, landlords, schools and other entities, charging up to $30 per check, and creates a Rap Back program that notifies participating organizations when enrolled individuals are arrested or convicted. Existing rules on releasing criminal history information are repealed, and the law takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.

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