SB180 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Elections, computerized statewide voter registration list, residential address of domestic violence victims omitted, Secs. 11-46-36, 11-46-107, 17-4-33, 17-9-15, 17-11-5 am'd.

Summary

SB180 would let domestic violence victims or guardians of DV victims have their residential and mailing addresses removed from generally available voter lists in Alabama, using a written affidavit.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would require redacting the residential and mailing address of a registered voter from generally available voter lists upon a written affidavit confirming domestic violence or a DV-related order. The change affects the public-facing lists and public access, while the centralized official voter list maintained by the Secretary of State remains the official record for elections. Addresses could still be provided to federal and state agencies. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

Who It Affects

• Registered voters who are victims of domestic violence or who are the custodians of a minor victim of domestic violence; their residential and mailing addresses can be omitted from generally available voter lists upon a signed written affidavit.
• The general public and organizations that obtain generally available voter lists (such as community members, researchers, and some groups) who would see these addresses redacted, with exceptions for lists provided to federal and state agencies.

Key Provisions

• Requires omission of residential and mailing addresses from generally available voter lists for voters who are DV victims or custodians of DV victims upon a written affidavit affirming DV status or a DV protection order, across sections 11-46-36, 11-46-107, 17-4-33, 17-9-15, and 17-11-5.
• Specifies that addresses may still be provided to federal and state agencies, and sets the effective date as 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