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AL SB24

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Coleman-Madison

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2026
Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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