SB45 Summary

• Permits 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 designating any place in Alabama as their residence.

• Upon filing, the person and dependent children are considered residents for all legal purposes except voter registration and eligibility for elected office.

• A declaration of residence does not establish permanent residency for purposes of Alabama G.I. and Dependents' Educational Benefit Act eligibility or in-state tuition rates, unless the person filed or was required to file a personal income tax return with Alabama.

• Previously registered voters retain voting rights in their original district despite filing a declaration of residence in a different location.

• The act prohibits using declarations of residence to change venue in pending civil actions or for forum shopping purposes.