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SB 134

Pardons and paroles, sharing of electronic monitoring data in certain circumstances authorized

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Givhan

Alabama authorizes electronic monitoring data sharing for paroled and pardoned individuals to enhance supervision coordination and public safety oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 134

Legislative bill overview

SB 134 authorizes the sharing of electronic monitoring data for individuals under pardon or parole supervision in Alabama. The bill allows relevant agencies to exchange monitoring information in specified circumstances, presumably to enhance oversight and coordination of offenders under state supervision. This measure became law in May 2025.

Why is this important

Electronic monitoring data sharing affects public safety operations and the privacy rights of individuals under criminal justice supervision. It impacts how effectively state agencies can track compliance with parole/pardon conditions and coordinate enforcement actions, while raising questions about data protection and potential scope creep in surveillance.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Expanded data sharing of monitoring information may raise questions about individual privacy rights and appropriate limitations on government surveillance of those completing sentences
  • Data security and scope: The bill's language regarding "certain circumstances" lacks specificity about which agencies can access data and under what conditions, creating potential for broad interpretation
  • Fairness and rehabilitation: Critics may argue that extensive monitoring data sharing could disadvantage individuals re-entering society by creating barriers to employment or housing based on shared information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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