SB305 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Gerald H. AllenSam GivhanSteve LivingstonJim McClendonDavid SessionsTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Voting fraud or illegality, voting more than once, in any election held within the state, appplication of penalties to include elections held outside the state, Secs. 17-13-24, 17-17-36 am'd.

Summary

SB305 would bar Alabama voters from voting in both Alabama and another state in the same election and set penalties for doing so.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes Alabama law to prohibit a voter from voting or attempting to vote in this state and in another state. It redefines penalties for voting more than once, including voting in multiple states, and classifies certain actions as a Class C felony. It notes the bill creates or changes a crime, which affects how local-funding requirements apply, but it is exempt from those local-funding rules. The bill would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Alabama voters who vote more than once or who attempt to vote in both Alabama and another state (they would face penalties, including potential felony consequences).
• Election officials, law enforcement, and prosecutors who would enforce and adjudicate violations of the voting provisions.

Key Provisions

• Amends §17-13-24 to punish a voter in this state who votes more than once or attempts to vote more than once in a primary election held in this state or another state, with penalties on conviction.
• Amends §17-17-36 to make it a Class C felony for a person in this state who votes more than once in any election, deposits more than one ballot for the same office, knowingly votes in another state, or attempts to vote when not entitled, on conviction.
• Specifies the bill would create a new crime or change an existing crime, thus exempting it from required local funding approvals under Amendment 621, and states the act becomes effective immediately upon governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Voters and Voting