Crime of doxing
AL Doxing Law
Other
Makes it a crime to intentionally publish someone's personal identifying information online intending that others use it to harass or harm the person, when the person is actually harassed or harmed. A second prong protects law enforcement officers, firefighters, and public servants, including against being impeded in their duties. Political speech and publishing officials' official contact information are carved out.
- Where
- Alabama
- Citation
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-38 (Act 2023-369, HB287)
- Status
- In force
- In force since
- 2023-09-01
- Enforced by
- Alabama district attorneys and Attorney General (criminal prosecution)
- People can sue
- No
- Penalties
- Class A misdemeanor; a second or later violation is a Class C felony.
- Applies to
- Any individual who electronically publishes, posts, or provides another person's personal identifying information (such as home address or information about their children)
Practices it requires
- Do not electronically publish, post, or provide another person's personal identifying information with intent that others use it to harass or harm that person.Ala. Code § 13A-11-38(b) · Only if: Victim is actually harassed, harmed, or impeded
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.
Unverified: Effective date September 1, 2023 is from the ALISON bill record for HB287 (2023RS).
Research reference, not legal advice.