HB570 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Voter registration by electronic method, authorized

Summary

HB570 would let Alabama voters register and update their registration online, with rules to be set by the Secretary of State.

What This Bill Does

It allows individuals to register to vote electronically and to update their registration information online. The Secretary of State must provide online services for voter registration, including online applications, online assistance, online completion and submission with an electronic signature, and online receipt. Online registrations must meet the same eligibility rules as mail registrations, and the Secretary of State will set how electronic signatures are handled. Voters can update their information online at any time, receive immediate confirmations, and have changes reflected on the registration lists, including any changes to voting precincts, with security measures to prevent unauthorized changes.

Who It Affects

• Individuals who want to register to vote can do so electronically.
• Current registered voters who need to update information (such as address or voting precinct) can do so online.

Key Provisions

• Allows electronic voter registration and electronic changes to registration information; the Secretary of State must adopt rules to implement electronic voter registration.
• The Secretary of State must provide online voter registration services on its official website, including online applications, online assistance, online completion and submission with an electronic signature, and online receipt.
• An online submission is considered submitted on the date it is sent; a method for submitting an electronic copy of a handwritten signature will be defined by rule.
• Online registrations must meet the same eligibility requirements as mail registrations; there is no legal distinction between electronic and other registration methods.
• Voters can update registration information online anytime, with immediate confirmations and status checks, and changes (including voting precinct) must be reflected on the registration list.
• The Secretary of State must implement security measures, such as a unique identifier, to prevent unauthorized changes and ensure accuracy of electronic registrations.

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

Subjects

Voter Registration