HB72 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Darrio Melton

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Voter registration, automatic, authorized

Summary

HB72 would automatically register eligible Alabama residents to vote when they apply for or renew a driver’s license or nondriver ID, and automatically update their registration when the license address changes.

What This Bill Does

The Secretary of State and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency would create a program to send electronic records from license issuance and renewal to the Secretary of State, including name, age, residence, citizenship, and electronic signature of those who qualify to register to vote. If a person is eligible and not already registered, the county board of registrars would register them and issue a certificate, except not within the 14 days before an election. If a person changes their address on license renewal, the new address would be sent to the boards and a new certificate of registration would be issued if appropriate. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and approval by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Qualified Alabama residents who apply for or renew a driver’s license or nondriver identification card would be automatically registered to vote if they meet eligibility.
• County boards of registrars, the Secretary of State, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency would manage automatic registrations and update voter records when addresses change.

Key Provisions

• Establish automatic voter registration by transmitting electronic records from license issuance/renewal to the Secretary of State, including name, age, residence, citizenship, and electronic signature for those who qualify to register.
• If the individual is qualified to vote and not already registered, the board of registrars must register them and issue a certificate, except during the 14-day period prior to an election.
• Automatic updates to registration when an elector changes their address on a driver’s license renewal, including issuing a new certificate if appropriate.
• Notice of the automatic registration program must be provided at every location where driver’s licenses and nondriver identification cards are issued or renewed.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval 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

Voter Registration