HB52 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Ball
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Summary: HB52 requires the absentee election manager to mail voters after an election explaining why their absentee ballot was not counted.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 17-11-10 to require post-election mail notice to voters whose absentee ballots were rejected, stating the reason for non-count. If a ballot is rejected because the affidavit signature or mark was not properly witnessed, the unopened affidavit envelope and a written notice of rejection must be mailed to the voter within 10 calendar days after the election. The Secretary of State may issue rules to implement these changes.

Who It Affects
Absentee voters whose ballots are not counted, who will receive a mailed explanation of why their ballot wasn't counted
Absentee election managers and other election officials who must send the notices and handle the affidavit envelopes

Key Provisions
Requires the absentee election manager to notify voters by mail after each election of the reason why an absentee ballot was not counted
If a ballot is not counted due to issues with the affidavit signature or witnessing, the unopened affidavit envelope and a written notice of rejection must be mailed to the voter within 10 calendar days after the election
The notice can be provided to the public upon request at cost
The Secretary of State may promulgate rules as necessary to implement this provision

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