HB216 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Voter registration, to allow persons to register up to and on date of election, Act 2014-428, 2014 Reg. Sess., am'd; Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.

Summary

HB216 would allow eligible voters to register to vote on election day or any day the registrar's office is open, removing the previous 14-day registration cutoff.

What This Bill Does

It changes the rule that barred registration during the 14 days before an election. It requires boards of registrars to keep offices open on business days during the 14-day pre-election period and on election day, so they can register qualified voters on those days. It also lets the Secretary of State set rules to implement this change. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Qualified voters who want to register can register on election day or any day the registrar office is open
• Boards of registrars and their offices, which must stay open for registration during the pre-election period and on election day
• Secretary of State, who would issue rules to implement the new registration process

Key Provisions

• Eliminates the 14-day registration ban and allows registration on any day the board maintains office hours, including election day
• Boards of registrars must keep offices open and register qualified electors during the 14-day pre-election period and on election day during voting hours
• Secretary of State is authorized to promulgate rules to implement the changed registration process
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval

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