Bill > HB270

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, establishes an early in-person voting period for all general and special elections in Alabama, excluding municipal elections, beginning with the November 2028 General Election. Qualified voters will be able to cast a ballot in person without needing an excuse at designated early voting centers. The early voting period will run from the Saturday 10 calendar days before election day until the Thursday five days before election day, with specific operating hours on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, though counties can extend these hours. Each county must operate at least one early voting center for every 100,000 residents, with locations determined by county commissions and potentially adjusted for special elections. The process for early voting will mirror election day procedures, and poll watchers will be permitted. Counties are required to develop communication plans to inform voters about early voting opportunities, and the Secretary of State will adopt rules to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the early voting process, including how early ballots are counted and canvassed.

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