SB313 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII of the Alabama Constitution to restrict voting rights to United States citizens only.

• Changes the language in the voting rights section from "Every" person meeting age and residency requirements to "Only a citizen of the United States" meeting those requirements.

• Maintains existing eligibility requirements including age eighteen or older, state and county residency for the time period prescribed by law, and voter registration.

• Preserves restrictions on voting for persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude or those deemed mentally incompetent unless civil and political rights are restored.

• The amendment requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in a statewide election conducted under existing Alabama election laws; passed the Senate on May 8, 2019 and the House on May 30, 2019.