HB529 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Voting, establish universal voting procedure for

Summary

HB529 would automatically register eligible voters using DMV records, unless individuals opt out within a 21-day notice period.

What This Bill Does

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency would provide electronic records of license and non-driver ID holders to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State would then place those who are eligible to vote but not yet registered into the voter rolls, after notifying them how to decline registration. If a person does not opt out within 21 days, their record becomes a completed voter registration (if they are eligible and not already registered). The Secretary of State would adopt rules to implement these changes, and the act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• People who have a driver's license or non-driver ID, whose name, age, residence, and citizenship information would be shared with the Secretary of State for potential registration.
• Eligible voters who are not currently registered, who would be automatically registered unless they opt out within 21 days after receiving notification.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency must provide electronic records of license/ID holders (name, age, residence, citizenship) to the Secretary of State on a schedule.
• Section 1(b): The Secretary of State must share this information with county boards of registrars or judges of probate, who must notify individuals how to decline registration.
• Section 1(c): If a person does not decline within 21 days, the electronic record becomes a completed registration card, and the person is registered to vote if eligible and not already registered.
• Section 1(d): The Secretary of State must adopt rules to implement the act.
• Section 2: 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