SB164 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Rodger Smitherman
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Voter identification, penalties for crime of falsifying or fraudulently making an application for Alabama photo voter ID card reduced, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.
Summary: SB164 lowers the penalty for falsifying or fraudulently applying for an Alabama photo voter ID card from a Class C felony to a Class A misdemeanor.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 17-9-30 to change the crime classification for falsifying or fraudulently applying for an Alabama photo voter ID card from a Class C felony to a Class A misdemeanor. The rest of the voter ID program—such as which IDs are accepted and how IDs are issued for voting—remains unchanged. The bill includes language about constitutional exemptions related to local funding and sets an effective date for when it would take effect after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Individuals who falsify or fraudulently complete an application for an Alabama photo voter identification card would face a Class A misdemeanor instead of a Class C felony.
Election officials and voters who participate in the Alabama photo voter ID system, as the overall ID requirements and issuance process remain the same while the penalty for fraud in applications is reduced.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-9-30 to reduce the penalty for falsifying or fraudulently making an Alabama photo voter identification card application from a Class C felony to a Class A misdemeanor.
States that the bill is exempt from local funding requirements under Amendment 621 because it defines a crime or amends a crime.
Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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