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AL SB24
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Board of Pardons and Paroles and Secretary of State must jointly develop and post online procedures and application forms for individuals seeking restoration of voting rights after a criminal conviction, with deadline of March 1, 2027
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Individuals can electronically submit applications for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote, which automatically routes to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for review
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Board must publish names of individuals whose voting rights have been restored on its website, along with the county of last voter registration or residence
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Board must submit restoration information to the Secretary of State within 10 days of voting rights being restored, and Secretary of State must also publish this information online
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Effective date: October 1, 2026; passed Alabama Senate unanimously (26-0) on February 19, 2026
Legislative Description
Restoration of Voting Rights; Pardons and Paroles Board required to post application for individuals seeking restoration; board required to notify individuals and Secretary of State when voting rights restored
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
3/11/2026