SB190 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Elections, notification of absentee voter of defective and uncounted ballot, Sec. 17-11-10 am'd.
Summary: SB190 requires the local board of registrars to mail absentee voters a notice after elections explaining why their absentee ballot was not counted.
What This Bill Does
If an absentee ballot is rejected because the voter's affidavit signature or mark was not properly witnessed, the law now requires the local board of registrars to mail the voter a written explanation of the reason for rejection within 10 days after the election. The notice must state the cause and why the ballot wasn’t counted, and a copy of the notice must be kept for at least one year. The sheriff must collect all rejected ballots within 10 days, and the act establishes when it takes effect and how rules may be issued to implement it.

Who It Affects
Absentee voters whose ballots are not counted, who will receive a mailed notice explaining the reason for rejection.
Local boards of registrars and related election officials (including the sheriff and the office of the local judge of probate) who must issue and mail the rejection notices, collect rejected ballots, and maintain records.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-11-10 to require the absentee election manager to mail a notice to the voter after each election explaining why the voter's absentee ballot was not counted when applicable.
The notice must be mailed within 10 calendar days after the election and include the specific cause for rejection and the reason the ballot was not counted; a copy of the notice must be kept for at least one year by the local probate office.
The sheriff is required to collect all rejected ballots within 10 calendar days after each election.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval, and the Secretary of State may issue implementing rules.

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