The proposed bill, designated as Section 17-3-31.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, mandates the Board of Pardons and Paroles to create and publish procedures and an application form for individuals seeking to restore their voting rights after losing them due to criminal convictions. By March 1, 2027, both the Board and the Secretary of State are required to provide accessible information on their websites detailing the restoration process, including a form that can be electronically submitted as an application for a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote. The Board will review these applications and determine eligibility based on existing criteria, issuing certificates as appropriate.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Board of Pardons and Paroles must publish the names of individuals whose voting rights have been restored, along with their last registered county or current residence, on its website. This information must also be submitted to the Secretary of State within ten days of restoration, who will then publish it on their own website. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026. No deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.