SB74 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. 31-13-29 am'd.

Summary

SB74 adds an unexpired U.S. military ID with photo as acceptable proof to enter into business transactions with Alabama state and local governments.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes the rules for who can engage in business transactions with the state or its subdivisions by allowing an active duty, reserve, or retired military ID with a photo to serve as proof of eligibility. It keeps existing options for citizenship documents or DHS verification, but adds the military ID as an alternative in lieu of those documents. It maintains penalties and enforcement rules, including a Class C felony for violations and non-discrimination requirements, and sets when the law becomes effective.

Who It Affects

• Individuals or entities seeking to enter into a business transaction with the state or a political subdivision (e.g., license applications, license renewals) who can now use an unexpired U.S. military ID with photo as proof of eligibility.
• State and local government agencies and their staff who process these transactions and must verify eligibility under the new military-ID option.

Key Provisions

• Adds an unexpired United States military identification card to the list of acceptable documentation to establish eligibility to enter into a business transaction with the state or a political subdivision.
• Defines business transaction to include applying for or renewing motor vehicle license plates, driver's licenses or nondriver identification cards, or business licenses; excludes marriage licenses.
• Allows an alien to demonstrate lawful presence by DHS verification or SAVE program, or, in lieu of those, by presenting an unexpired U.S. military ID card for active duty, reserve, or retired personnel with a photo.
• Violations remain a Class C felony; agencies must follow verification procedures and may not consider race in enforcement except as allowed by law; effective date is the first day of the third month after passage/approval.

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