SB62 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sanford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Immigration, legal status and/or proof of citizenship, valid documents for voter registration, same documents applicable for business transaction, military identification added as valid document, Act 2011-535, 2011 Reg. Sess. am'd.; Sec. 31-13-28 am'd.

Summary

SB62 would allow valid United States military identification to be used as proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 31-13-28 to add valid United States military identification to the list of documents that can prove citizenship for voter registration. It also makes the unexpired United States military ID card for active duty, reserve, or retired personnel with a photo an acceptable form of citizenship evidence. It sets up a process for county election officers and the Secretary of State to verify citizenship evidence, and allows for hearings and decisions by the State Election Board if standard documents aren’t provided. It requires the evidence to be provided in person or by photocopy and maintains confidentiality of submitted documents.

Who It Affects

• Voter registration applicants in Alabama who can now use military ID to prove citizenship when registering
• Active duty, reserve, and retired United States military personnel who have valid military IDs
• County election officers and the Secretary of State who administer voter registration and verify citizenship documents
• State Election Board which assesses evidence, conducts hearings, and issues determinations

Key Provisions

• Adds valid United States military identification to the list of documents acceptable to prove United States citizenship for voter registration
• Explicitly includes an unexpired United States military ID card for active duty, reserve, or retired personnel with a photo as acceptable evidence
• Creates a process for verifying citizenship evidence, including in-person or photocopied documentation and recording in the permanent voter file
• Provides for assessment of non-listed evidence by the State Election Board, hearings upon request, and possible appeals if citizenship evidence is disputed
• Maintains confidentiality of submitted citizenship documents and allows alternative submission timing/methods if eligibility can be assessed
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections