Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
The proposed legislation would allow disabled applicants to deliver their absentee ballot application through a designated third party.
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Secretary of state reminds Alabamians of absentee voting deadlines
Municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19.
August 1, 2025
Alabama NAACP to host advocacy day, oppose SB1 and other Legislation
The event aims to address concerns with Alabama legislators regarding the impact of various legislative bills.
February 13, 2025
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
Currently, Alabamians can only vote early if they are casting absentee ballots with a valid excuse.
Absentee voting deadlines approach for March 5 primary
County absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Feb. 27.
February 21, 2024
Senate advances ballot harvesting legislation
The legislation, SB1, passed the Senate 27-8 with Democrats vociferously condemning the bill.
Public speaks out against “ballot harvesting” bill in committee meeting
The bill would create criminal penalties for assisting a voter in filling out an absentee ballot.
Committee votes down bill to remove excuses from absentee ballot forms
Republican critics of the bill saw it as a move toward no-excuse voting.
House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance
The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure.
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