HB23 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatte HassellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Absentee ballot affidavit, reason for voting absentee removed

Summary

HB23 would remove the list of reasons for voting absentee from the absentee ballot affidavit, simplifying the sworn form while keeping other requirements.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 17-11-7 to delete the portion of the absentee ballot affidavit that lists the reasons a voter may be entitled to vote absentee. The absentee ballot application would still include any reasons for voting absentee, but the affidavit no longer requires selecting a reason. The rest of the affidavit’s sworn statements and penalties remain in place, and the act would take effect January 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Voters who vote by absentee ballot: the affidavit they sign will no longer include a checklist of reasons for voting absentee.
• Election officials and absentee ballot administrators: will process affidavits without the previously required list of reasons, though other oath-like statements and verification requirements remain.

Key Provisions

• Amend Section 17-11-7 to remove from the absentee ballot affidavit the section that lists the valid reasons for voting absentee.
• Preserve other affidavit requirements (such as identifying information, oath, and penalties for false statements) but without the reasons checklist.
• Effective date: January 1, 2025.

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