SB46 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Elections, electronic vote counting systems, use of electronic vote counting systems capable of connecting to the Internet or cell phone networks, or that possess modem technology are prohibited, Sec. 17-7-21 am'd.
Summary: The bill would ban electronic vote counting systems that connect to the Internet or cell networks or have modem technology.
What This Bill Does
It would prohibit the use of electronic vote counting systems that can connect to the Internet or cell networks or possess modem technology. It would require any used system to be designed so it does not connect to the Internet or cell networks and does not have modem technology, and to meet voting safeguards such as secrecy, counting accuracy, and other listed requirements. It takes effect immediately after the Governor signs it and counties/municipalities file their resolutions with the Secretary of State.

Who It Affects
Local governments (counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions) and their election officials must ensure any electronic vote counting system used complies with the prohibition and accompanying safeguards.
Voters in Alabama will be affected because the counting systems used in elections must not be Internet-connected or modem-equipped, impacting how ballots are tallied and verified.

Key Provisions
Prohibits use of electronic vote counting systems capable of connecting to the Internet or cell networks, or possessing modem technology.
If a system is used, it must be non-Internet-connected, non-modem, and meet safeguards including secrecy, entitlement-aware voting, straight-ticket voting, overvote rejection, accurate counting, write-in method, precinct tallying, cross-party tallying in primaries, and automatic precinct totals.
Local governments may authorize, adopt, and direct the use of such systems by resolution filed with the Secretary of State.
Effective immediately after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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