HB460 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rod Scott
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Voter registration list, notice provided to all persons whose names are purged from list, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.
Summary: HB460 would require county election officials to notify voters when their names are purged from the statewide voter registration list, with specific notice rules and an appeals process.
What This Bill Does
It mandates notification by mail when a purge is planned, using regular mail for most purges and certified mail for purges tied to a disqualifying crime. It also states that purges due to death with a valid death certificate do not require notice. It creates an appeals pathway through the probate system and requires updating a voter's precinct when they permanently move within the county.

Who It Affects
Registered voters whose names may be purged from the voter registration list (due to death, nonresidency, mental incompetence, or a disqualifying crime) and therefore would receive purge notices.
County boards of registrars who maintain the voter list, issue notices, handle purges, process appeals, and update precinct designations.

Key Provisions
County boards must purge the statewide voter registration list on a continuous basis when information shows a person died, moved out of the county or state, became mentally incompetent, or was disqualified by a disqualifying crime, and must notify the voter of the purge and the reason by mail.
Notice for purges related to a disqualifying crime must be sent by certified mail, and no purge may occur while an appeal of the conviction is pending.
Purges due to death are not required to be notified if a valid death certificate has been presented.
Voters may appeal the purge; the board certifies the proceedings to the judge of probate, and appeals follow the applicable appellate rules.
If a voter permanently moves within the county, the board must update the voter's precinct and notify them of the new precinct.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Voters and Voting