HB409 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny GarrettRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Jim CarnsAllen FarleyDavid FaulknerJuandalynn GivanRolanda HollisNeil RaffertyRod ScottKyle SouthAllen TreadawayTim Wadsworth

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Elections, absentee ballots, county commission authorized to select locations for receiving absentee ballots

Summary

HB409 lets Alabama county commissions choose multiple locations within their counties to receive absentee ballots, instead of only a single designated office.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes county commissions to select locations for receiving absentee ballots within their counties. It changes the current rule that requires designating one specific place or office for the absentee ballot manager's duties. This could allow more convenient ballot drop-off points for voters. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• County residents who vote absentee: may have more convenient locations to return their absentee ballots.
• County commissions and election officials: gain authority to establish and manage multiple or alternative absentee ballot receipt locations.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The county commission in each county may select locations within the county for receiving absentee ballots, as the commission deems appropriate.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.
• It amends existing law by allowing multiple or alternative locations for receiving absentee ballots, rather than requiring designation of a single office for absentee ballot duties.

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