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GA SB274

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Randal Mangham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows unregistered Georgia residents to register and vote on Election Day at their precinct polling place, during advance voting at any advance voting location in their county, or at the registrar's office during the advance voting period

  • Requires same-day registrants to complete an official voter registration application, present photo identification, and prove residency using a Georgia driver's license, government-issued ID with current address, college ID with campus residence proof, or documents like utility bills, bank statements, or government checks showing name and current address

  • Same-day registrants must cast a provisional ballot; the board of registrars has three business days to verify eligibility and add qualified voters to the registration rolls before counting their ballots

  • Persons still in line at poll closing time to complete same-day registration must be allowed to finish their application, provide identification, and cast a provisional ballot

  • Applicants whose registration is rejected will be notified in writing within three business days of the rejection and the reasons; their provisional ballots will not be counted

Legislative Description

Elections and Primaries; same-day registration and voting; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ethics2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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