SB293 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Elections, qualification of electors, not serving court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, eligible to register and vote, Sec. 17-3-30 am'd.

Summary

SB293 would allow most people with felony convictions who are not currently serving a court-ordered prison sentence to register and vote in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-3-30 to allow any elector who is not currently serving a court-ordered imprisonment for a felony to register and vote, as long as they also meet other Article 8 qualifications. This changes the previous rule that focused on restoration of civil and political rights after certain offenses. It also keeps any other disqualifications listed in Article 8 in effect. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and the governor signs it (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects

• Individuals with felony convictions who are not currently serving a court-ordered imprisonment, who would become eligible to register and vote
• Individuals who would still be disqualified by other Article 8 provisions, or by other current restrictions in Alabama law

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-30 to state that a person who is not serving a court-ordered imprisonment resulting from a felony conviction and who meets other elector qualifications shall be an elector and may register and vote
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following 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

Elections