State resources / Alabama

Alabama Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
Ala. Code §§ 8-19A-3; 8-19C-2, -5, -7

Do Not Call

Registry information
National registry used

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Commercial telephone solicitation includes automated dialing machine

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID blocking/circumvention prohibited

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES
Prerequisites
More than 1 solicitation in 12 months; same person/entity; knowing violation; violation of §8-19C-2(a) or §8-19C-5
Private remedy
Actual monetary loss or up to $2,000 per knowing violation, whichever greater
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory scope/exceptions apply

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
Government enforcement exists; our current source set does not establish the exact current penalty.

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Official Sources