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GA SB455
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Persons aged 17 may vote in a political party primary if they will turn 18 years of age on or before the date of the general election immediately following that primary
- Lowers the voter registration age to 17, replacing the previous requirement that a person could only register if they would turn 18 within six months of registration
- Registered 17-year-olds remain prohibited from voting in general elections or any primary unless they meet the age condition tied to the subsequent election date
- Amends Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors
- Sponsored by Senator Beach of the 21st District during the 2020 legislative session
Legislative Description
Primaries and Elections; persons 17 years of age may register to vote and may vote in political party primaries under certain conditions; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/28/2020
Full Bill Text
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