HB167 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Absentee voting, inmate identification card valid form of ID to vote absentee, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Summary

HB167 would allow a valid inmate identification card to be used as acceptable ID for voting by absentee ballot in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-9-30 to add a valid inmate identification card (issued by the facility where the inmate is housed) to the list of acceptable forms of identification for absentee ballots. It also requires absentee ballot applications to include a copy of one of the acceptable forms of ID, now including inmate IDs. If enacted, the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Absentee voters who request ballots: can use an inmate identification card as one of the acceptable forms of identification.
• Inmates and the facilities that issue inmate IDs: their ID would be recognized for absentee voting purposes.

Key Provisions

• Adds a valid inmate identification card (or other form of identification) to the list of acceptable IDs to vote by absentee ballot under Section 17-9-30.
• Absentee ballot applications must include a copy of one acceptable form of ID (now including inmate IDs) with the application.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Absentee Voting