The bill amends Sections 17-4-30, 17-4-38.1, and 17-4-39 of the Code of Alabama 1975, eliminating the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center as a voter registration database. It establishes the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) to enhance voter registration integrity, mandating the Secretary of State to conduct a voter registration list maintenance program using this new database. The bill emphasizes the use of the National Change of Address database and other designated agency databases to identify voters whose addresses may have changed, while also outlining the responsibilities of the board of registrars and the Secretary of State in maintaining accurate voter registration records.

The AVID will compare the state voter registration list with various data sources, including driver license data, state-to-state voter lists, and the Social Security Death Index, to identify registered voters who may have moved, are registered in multiple states, or are deceased. The Secretary of State is responsible for communicating identified individuals to the appropriate boards of registrars for further action. The bill includes provisions for data confidentiality and the verification process for discrepancies. It is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and has passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 74 in favor and 28 against.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17-4-30
Engrossed: 17-4-30