HB177 Summary

• Amends Section 17-11-10 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding absentee ballot procedures and voter notification.

• Requires the absentee election manager to notify voters by first class mail within 10 calendar days after an election if their absentee ballot was rejected or not counted.

• The notification must include a written statement signed by the election official explaining the specific reason for rejection.

• Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

• Bill passed the House on April 21, 2015 with a vote of 96 yeas, 3 nays, and 0 abstentions.