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GA HB1612

GA HB1612
Elections; provide for additional form of identification for voting


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Introduced
03/30/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for an additional form of identification for voting; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia's election laws to provide an additional form of identification for voting. Specifically, it allows voters to use a valid identification card containing a photograph that is issued by an eligible postsecondary institution, in addition to the other forms of valid ID already accepted, such as a driver's license, state-issued ID card, passport, or military ID. The bill also outlines when the new law will take effect and repeals any conflicting laws.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Second Readers (on 04/04/2022)

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