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GA HB661

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charlice Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 21-2-216 to make violations of voter qualification requirements a felony offense in Georgia

  • Penalties for violations would be punished under Code Section 21-2-600, which governs election fraud penalties

  • Code Section 21-2-216 covers voter qualifications, reregistration of purged electors, evidence of citizenship requirements, and database checks for convicted felons and deceased persons

  • Sponsored by Representatives Byrd (20th), Kahaian (81st), Barrett (24th), Ridley (22nd), Chastain (7th), and others

Legislative Description

Elections; qualifications for and registration of voters; enhance penalties

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/28/2025

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