AL SB500

Allows persons absent from Alabama on military duty, mission assignment, or similar purposes to file a notarized declaration of residence with the county judge of probate to designate any place in the state as their residence.

Persons filing a declaration of residence and their dependent children are considered residents for all legal purposes except voter registration and qualification for elected office.

A person may register to vote or qualify for elected office using the designated residence only if they meet all other legal requirements for voting and office eligibility.

Filing a declaration of residence does not establish permanent residency for purposes of eligibility under the Alabama G.I. and Dependents' Educational Benefit Act.

The act became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.