Alabama House committee passes late-session bill that would expand voting

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 918

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The House Judiciary Committee Thursday gave a late-session approval to a bill that would expand voting options and create state protections for some voters.

HB 486, sponsored by Rep. Adline Clarke, D-Mobile, would automatically restore the voting rights for people who were convicted of felony offenses; allow for no-excuse absentee voting; let people vote prior to Election Day and create an Alabama Voting Rights Commission to review rules changes for voting and preclear actions …

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