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GA HB1406
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Segun Adeyina
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AI Summary
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Amends Georgia Code Section 21-2-2 to allow special election and special primary calls to be published on government websites as an alternative to newspaper publication
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The "date of the call" can now be established by posting on the website of the applicable county, municipality, consolidated government, school system, or (for statewide elections) the Secretary of State's website
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Adds a new definition of "newspaper" to include publications of general circulation available on a public website, whether free or for a fee
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Removes the previous requirement that newspaper publication be in a newspaper "of appropriate circulation"
Legislative Description
Elections; publication of calls of election on newspaper and government websites; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/25/2026