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-HB503 INTRODUCED
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-HB503
-MS2SKHW-1
-By Representative Givan
-RFD: Judiciary
-First Read: 24-Feb-26
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-MS2SKHW-1 02/18/2026 CMH (L)CMH 2026-921
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-First Read: 24-Feb-26
-SYNOPSIS:
-This bill would prohibit the disclosure or
-transmission of images taken as a part of a death
-investigation, except for official law enforcement
-purposes.
-This bill would provide criminal penalties for a
-violation, and would provide a heightened criminal
-penalty if the violation was committed for a
-consideration or other gain.
-A BILL
-TO BE ENTITLED
-AN ACT
-Relating to crimes; to prohibit the disclosure or
-transmission of certain images of deceased individuals taken
-as part of a coroner or law enforcement investigation; and to
-provide criminal penalties for a violation.
-BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
-Section 1.  (a) Any photograph or image of a deceased
-individual or human remains that is taken as part of a coroner
-death investigation or law enforcement investigation,
-regardless of whether the investigation is active or not, and
-regardless of whether the photograph or image was taken by use
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-regardless of whether the photograph or image was taken by use
-of a personal electronic device or device belonging to a state
-or local agency, is prohibited from being disclosed,
-transmitted, or used for any purpose other than an official
-coroner or law enforcement purpose or as otherwise authorized
-by law.
-(b)(1) Any person who violates subsection (a) is guilty
-of a Class B misdemeanor.
-(2) Any person who, for a consideration or other gain,
-including money, goods, or services, discloses or transmits
-any photograph or image described in subsection (a) is guilty
-of a Class A misdemeanor.
-Section 2.  This act shall become effective on October
-1, 2026.
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+FISCAL NOTE
+House Bill 503
+Committee: Judiciary Sponsor: Representative Juandalynn Givan
+Analyst: Peter Grogan Date: 02/26/2026
+House Bill 503 as introduced could increase receipts to the State General Fund and municipal
+general funds from fines; increase receipts to the State General Fund, county general funds,
+municipal general funds, and other funds to which court costs are deposited; and could increase
+the obligations of the State General Fund, district attorneys, and local jails by an undetermined
+amount dependent upon the number of persons charged with and convicted of the offenses
+provided by this bill and the penalties imposed.