HB452 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rod Scott

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Voter registration list, notice provided to all persons whose names are purged from list, Sec. 17-4-3 am'd.

Summary

HB452 would require county boards of registrars to notify voters before purging them from the statewide voter registration list, expanding notice beyond disqualifying-crime cases.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires each county board of registrars to notify a voter whose name is about to be purged from the statewide voter registration list (except those who have died) by mail, explaining the reason for removal; for disqualifying-crime cases, notice must be sent by certified mail. Purges would continue on a continuous basis when the board confirms information such as death, non-residency, mental incompetence, or other disqualifications, and no one convicted of a disqualifying crime may be removed while an appeal is pending. Voters can appeal the purge, with cases handled through probate court, and if a voter permanently moves within the county to a new precinct, the board must update their precinct designation and mail notice of the new precinct.

Who It Affects

• Voters whose names are being purged from the statewide voter registration list will receive notification of the purge and may appeal the removal.
• County boards of registrars/election officials will be responsible for sending notices, carrying out purges, handling appeals, and updating voters' precinct information when they move within the county.

Key Provisions

• Notice to purged voters must be sent by mail to the last known address; deceased voters are exempt from this notice.
• Voters convicted of a disqualifying crime must receive notice by certified mail.
• No purge of a disqualifying-crime offender may occur while an appeal is pending.
• Voters may appeal the purge decision; the appeal process is handled through probate court.
• If a voter permanently moves within the county to a new precinct, their precinct designation must be updated and the voter notified of the new precinct.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage.

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