The bill amends Sections 17-4-30, 17-4-38.1, and 17-4-39 of the Code of Alabama 1975, primarily by removing the Electronic Registration Information Center from the list of voter registration databases utilized by the board of registrars and the Secretary of State. In its place, the bill establishes the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID), which will be responsible for conducting a voter registration list maintenance program. The amendments include the insertion of provisions that require the use of the National Change of Address database and other designated agency databases to identify voters whose addresses may have changed, while deleting references to the Electronic Registration Information Center.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the board of registrars and the Secretary of State in maintaining voter registration records, mandating that the board update records based on change-of-address information and notify voters of any changes. The Secretary of State is tasked with conducting regular maintenance programs to ensure the integrity of the voter registration database. The AVID will compare the state voter registration list with various data sources to identify registered voters who may have moved, registered in multiple states, or are ineligible to vote. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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