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Introduced
03/30/2022
03/30/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
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)
Rhonda Burnough (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Bee Nguyen (D)*,
Shea Roberts (D)*,
Renitta Shannon (D)*,
Mary Frances Williams (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 04/04/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/211141 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63234 |
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