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AL SB377

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Singleton

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Adds a valid inmate identification card or other form of identification issued by an incarceration facility to the list of acceptable photo identification for voting.

  • Applies the new identification option to both in-person voting and absentee ballot applications under Alabama Code Section 17-9-30.

  • Requires voters requesting absentee ballots to submit a copy of acceptable identification with their application, with limited exceptions for applications received within 8 days of election.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Absentee voting, inmate identification card valid form of ID to vote absentee, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Absentee Voting

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs4/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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