HB440 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thad McClammy

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Drivers' licenses, to require the words registered voter appear on the driver's licenses and nondriver identification cards of registered voters in Alabama

Summary

HB 440 would require Alabama driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs to display the words 'registered voter' for people who are registered voters.

What This Bill Does

Starting January 1, 2020, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must place the words 'registered voter' on the driver's license or nondriver ID of every registered voter. The change cannot add any extra fee for issuance or renewal. The agency will adopt rules to indicate who is a registered voter, and the Secretary of State will cooperate with the agency to confirm valid voter registration. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Registered voters who hold a driver's license or nondriver identification card will have the words 'registered voter' displayed on their license or ID.
• The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and the Secretary of State, who will implement the change by issuing rules and coordinating on voter-registration validation.

Key Provisions

• Starting January 1, 2020, ALEA must display the words 'registered voter' on the license or nondriver ID of each registered voter.
• No extra fee may be charged to issue or renew a license/ID to display the words.
• The Secretary of the ALEA must adopt rules for issuing licenses/IDs that designate which persons are registered voters.
• The Secretary of State must cooperate with ALEA regarding determinations of valid voter registration.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its 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

Licenses and Licensing