HB114 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Thomas JacksonRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Elections, early voting, authorize voting during four to six day period immediately preceding election day

Summary

HB114 would create a limited early voting option by requiring counties to provide at least one early voting center for 4-6 days before election day with set hours.

What This Bill Does

It requires each county to designate and operate at least one early voting center open for 4-6 days in the week before election day, with hours: weekdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any registered voter in the county may vote at the early voting center. The act clarifies that existing election official powers are not impaired and requires the Secretary of State to adopt implementing rules.

Who It Affects

• Registered voters in Alabama: can vote early at designated county centers during the specified days and hours.
• County and local government: must designate and operate early voting centers and set their days and boundaries if there is more than one center.
• Election officials (boards of registrars, judges of probate, etc.): their powers and duties are not affected; procedures for election day voting remain unchanged.
• Secretary of State: must adopt rules to implement the early voting provisions.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'early voting center' as a location where registered voters may vote during the 4- to 6-day period before election day.
• Requires each county's governing body to designate and provide at least one early voting center, with boundaries for multiple centers determined by the county, and to set the days open (not fewer than 4 and not more than 6), plus hours: weekdays/Saturdays 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sundays 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Allows any registered voter to vote at the appropriate early voting center in their county.
• Preserves the powers and duties of election officials and does not change election day procedures.
• Secretary of State to adopt rules for implementation and administration of the early voting provisions.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Elections