HB 95 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Elections; post election audit required

HB 95 requires election officials to conduct a post-election audit after statewide general elections. The audit must begin no earlier than 31 days after the election or after any election contest period ends (whichever is sooner), and must be completed within 30 days of starting. This bill directly affects state election administrators who manage the audit process. The key provision sets strict timing rules to ensure audits occur after the election results are finalized but before the next election cycle. It does not change voting procedures or eligibility, only the schedule for mandatory audits.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2026

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Dec 17, 2025 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as Enrolled (HB95 ENROLLED) from its previous Engrossed version, incorporating minor formatting adjustments and a specific addition regarding the handling of audit records. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new requirement that all documents and materials related to the post-election audit, including inspector oaths and testing materials, must be placed in a separate container labeled 'Record of Audit' for official storage.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on requiring judges of probate to conduct post-election audits, but the procedural requirements for managing and storing audit evidence have been expanded.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific mandate that all audit-related documents, including oaths and testing materials, must be placed in a separate container labeled 'Record of Audit' and returned to the appropriate authority for storage.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill reference number from HG2B766-2 to HG2B766-3 and adjusted page headers from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect the final version ready for signing.

Reorganized the footer section to include certification language from the House Clerk and Senate Presiding Officer, confirming the bill's passage and amendment history.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Gudger Motion to Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1229

upper

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

Lovvorn Motion to Concur In and Adopt Executive Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1253

lower

Apr 7, 2026

Introduced

Pending with Executive Amendment

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1000

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Petition To Close Debate- Adopted Roll Call 999

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hovey motion to Table - Adopted Voice Vote

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation General Fund 1st Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation General Fund)

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

Finance and Taxation General Fund 1st Amendment (Finance and Taxation General Fund)

upper

Jan 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Finance and Taxation General Fund)

upper

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 4

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Amended

Motion to Adopt - Lost Roll Call 3

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced

McCampbell 1st Amendment Offered

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 2

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced

Ways and Means General Fund Engrossed Substitute Offered (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

Jan 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out Committee House of Origin-- Committee Amendment (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors