HB323 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Davis
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Voter registration list, investigating report of death or nonresidence of voter in order to purge name, county board of registrars, procedure for, Sec. 17-4-6.1 added
Summary: HB323 adds a formal process for county election officials to investigate reports that a voter is deceased or has moved out of their precinct and to remove or disqualify the voter when appropriate.
What This Bill Does
The bill creates a new Section 17-4-6.1 requiring county boards of registrars to investigate written reports from family members or certain officials that a voter is deceased or a nonresident. It establishes forms and notice procedures, including a 30-day response window for the elector to provide evidence of qualifications. If death is confirmed through official records, removal from the statewide voter list is immediate; if not, the board must investigate further before taking action. The Secretary of State can set procedures and forms, and the State Registrar may bill the Department of Finance for copies of records used in investigations; the act becomes law 120 days after approval.

Who It Affects
County boards of registrars and related officials (inspector of election precinct, judge of probate, sheriff, and clerk of the circuit court) who must receive reports, investigate, determine eligibility, and notify electors of proposed changes.
Voters/electors and their families (who may be reported as deceased or a nonresident; may receive notice and must have an opportunity to respond; family members can submit death reports).

Key Provisions
Adds Section 17-4-6.1 requiring investigation of reports that a voter is deceased or a nonresident of the precinct.
Reports may come from family members or certain officials and must include identifying information and source details; forms are prescribed by the Secretary of State.
For nonresidence, the board must notify the elector by U.S. Mail and allow 30 days to produce evidence of qualifications to remain on the rolls.
For death reports, if based on official records (judge of probate, sheriff, or clerk of the circuit court), removal from the statewide list can be done forthwith without further investigation; if not, further investigation is required.
The State Registrar may bill the Department of Finance for copies of records needed for investigations.
Secretary of State has rulemaking authority to establish procedures and forms for implementing the section.
Effective date is 120 days after the act is passed and approved.

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Subjects: Voters and Voting