SB313 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Del Marsh
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Constitution of Alabama of 1901, proposed state and local constitutional amendment, and state and local referendums shall be held at statewide primary or general election, const. amend.
Summary: SB 313 would amend Alabama's constitution to say only United States citizens have the right to vote, with the Legislature setting registration rules and other election practices.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it would declare that only US citizens aged 18 or older who live in Alabama and are properly registered may vote. It would let the Legislature set reasonable, nondiscriminatory prereqs for voter registration and establish a voter registration process by statute. It would disqualify people convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude or who are mentally incompetent from voting until civil and political rights are restored. It would require the Legislature to provide laws for voter registration, absentee voting, voting secrecy, election administration, and candidate nominations.

Who It Affects
US citizens aged 18 or older who live in Alabama and register to vote would have the right to vote if they meet the prerequisites established by law.
Individuals convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude or who are mentally incompetent would be barred from voting until their civil and political rights are restored.

Key Provisions
Amends Article VIII to state that only United States citizens have the right to vote, with age 18+, residency, and registration requirements.
The Legislature may prescribe reasonable nondiscriminatory prerequisites to voter registration and must establish a registration procedure by law.
Disqualifies voting for those convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude or who are mentally incompetent, until rights are restored.
Requires the Legislature to provide by law for voter registration, absentee voting, secrecy in voting, election administration, and candidate nomination.
An election on the proposed amendment would be held and would become valid only if approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Constitutional Amendments