Alabama House passes bill further defining doxing, increasing penalties

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 263

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Alabama House of Representatives Tuesday passed a bill that further defines doxing and increases the penalties for some offenses.

HB 106, sponsored by Rep. Donna Givens, R-Loxley, makes doxing a crime if an individual electronically intentionally spreads “identifying information” about someone else, intending for the person to be harassed or harmed regardless of if harm actually happens.

“House Bill 106 is protecting Alabamians from online harassment known as doxing,” Givens said …

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