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GA SB598

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Randal Mangham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Nonemergency rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board within 180 days of a presidential preference primary, general primary, general election, or runoff cannot take effect until the day after that election is certified

  • Local election superintendents cannot implement changes to election practices or voter registration procedures within 180 days of an election; such changes must wait until after certification

  • Emergency rules may only be adopted by the State Election Board in circumstances of "imminent peril to public health, safety, or welfare"

  • Emergency rule adoption requires public notice and email notification to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, relevant committee chairs, Secretary of State, legislative counsel, and registered political party leaders

  • A majority of the State Election Board must certify in writing that any emergency rule was adopted in strict compliance with statutory requirements

Legislative Description

Elections and Primaries; nonemergency rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Ethics2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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