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 changed addresses. Instead, it introduces the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) to be used by the Secretary of State for maintaining voter registration lists. Starting in February 2025, the board of registrars or the Secretary of State will utilize change-of-address information from the United States Postal Service and other designated databases to update voter registration records. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of data shared with other states and allows for information sharing with county boards of registrars for legitimate governmental purposes.

Furthermore, the bill outlines new procedures for maintaining and updating voter registration information, including timely updates by the board of registrars and regular maintenance activities directed by the Secretary of State. It mandates the notification of voters regarding address changes and establishes a process for removing individuals from the voter rolls if they do not respond to verification notices. Additionally, the Secretary of State is required to utilize various data sources, such as state-to-state voter list data and the National Change of Address database, to identify improperly registered voters. The bill also mandates the collection and publication of annual data on the number of voters removed from the registration list, reinforcing the importance of maintaining accurate voter rolls in Alabama. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 17-4-30