SB117 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Election, voter registration, allowed any day board of registrars has office hours, Sec. 17-3-50 am'd.
Summary: SB 117 would let people register to vote on any day a county board of registrars is open, including election day, by removing the 14-day pre-election registration ban.
What This Bill Does
It changes the current rule that prohibits registering in the 14 days before an election. It allows registration on any day the board maintains office hours, including election day. It requires boards of registrars to keep offices open during business days in the 14-day window and during voting hours on election day, and lets the Secretary of State set implementing rules. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved.

Who It Affects
Voters who want to register within the 14 days before an election, who would be able to register on any day the board is open (including election day).
Boards of registrars and their staff, who must keep office hours during the relevant period and on election day to handle registrations.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 17-3-50 to remove the 14-day pre-election registration ban and allow registration on any day the board maintains office hours, including election day.
Requires boards of registrars to maintain open offices during business days in the 14-day period prior to elections and on election day during voting hours.
Gives the Secretary of State authority to adopt rules to implement the new provision.
Establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month following passage and 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