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GA HB1401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Barr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants legal liability protection to electors who file challenges against names appearing on the list of electors under Code Section 21-2-230, shielding them from lawsuits at law or equity
  • Extends the same liability protection to attorneys and expert witnesses assisting with such elector challenges
  • Preserves liability in cases involving gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or malfeasance
  • Amends Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new subsection (k) to Code Section 21-2-230

Legislative Description

Elections; certain individuals challenging an elector's name appearing on list of electors shall not be liable for such challenge; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Election Integrity2/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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