SB45 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Hank Sanders

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

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

Summary

SB45 allows felons who are not currently imprisoned to register and vote.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 17-3-30 of the Alabama Code to say that any person who is not serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment for a felony offense is eligible to register and vote. It keeps other elector qualifications and disqualifications as listed in Article 8. The change broadens eligibility for people with felony convictions who are not in custody. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or once it becomes law).

Who It Affects

• People convicted of a felony who are not currently serving a court-ordered prison sentence are eligible to register and vote.
• People currently serving a court-ordered prison sentence for a felony remain ineligible to register or vote.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 17-3-30 to state that any person not serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment resulting from a felony offense is eligible to register and vote.
• Maintains other elector qualifications and disqualifications as listed in Article 8 of the Alabama Constitution.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law).

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