The bill amends Sections 17-4-30, 17-4-38.1, and 17-4-39 of the Code of Alabama 1975, primarily by eliminating the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center as a voter registration database for identifying voters with potential address changes. Instead, it introduces the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) to be utilized by the Secretary of State and the board of registrars starting in February 2025. The new provisions require the use of change-of-address information from the United States Postal Service and other designated databases to maintain accurate voter registration records. Additionally, the bill mandates that voters whose addresses may have changed be notified, and if they do not respond within 90 days, their registration status will be marked as inactive.

Furthermore, the bill enhances voter registration integrity by requiring the Secretary of State to utilize various data sources to identify individuals who may be improperly registered, including information from state-to-state voter lists, the National Change of Address database, and the Social Security Death Index. The Secretary of State is also responsible for communicating identified individuals to the appropriate boards of registrars for further action. Additionally, the bill mandates the collection and publication of annual data regarding the number of voters removed from the registration list, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 17-4-30