HB207 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Absentee voting; to allow a voter who is disabled, blind, or unable to read to designate an individual to deliver the voter's application for an absentee ballot and absentee ballot to the absentee election manager

Summary

HB207 would let voters who are disabled, blind, or unable to read or write designate someone to deliver their absentee ballot application and their absentee ballot to the absentee election manager.

What This Bill Does

It would allow a voter who is disabled, blind, or unable to read or write to designate an individual to deliver the voter's absentee ballot application to the absentee election manager. It would also allow that designated person to deliver the voter's absentee ballot to the absentee election manager. The bill also makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.

Who It Affects

• Voters who are disabled, blind, or unable to read or write, who gain the ability to designate someone to deliver their absentee ballot application and ballot to the absentee election manager.
• Individuals designated by these voters (such as family, friends, or caregivers) who would be allowed to hand-deliver the application or ballot to the absentee election manager.

Key Provisions

• Allows a voter who is disabled, blind, or unable to read or write to designate an individual to deliver the voter's absentee ballot application to the absentee election manager.
• Allows a voter who is disabled, blind, or unable to read or write to designate an individual to deliver the voter's absentee ballot to the absentee election manager.
• Makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

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, Voting, & Campaigns