Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 272: County voter lists; authorize alternative methods of publication under certain circumstances
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 272 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County voter lists; authorize alternative methods of publication under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Jim Carns (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Constitution, Campaigns and Elections).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Elections, Voting, & Campaigns
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Carns | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Constitution, Campaigns and Elections)
- Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Constitution, Campaigns and Elections)