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GA HB559
GA HB559Elections; preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under; provide
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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 preferential treatment during advance voting to voters accompanied by children of three years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in casting absentee ballots; to provide for preferential treatment during certain hours on election day to voters accompanied by children of three years of age or under; to remove requirements for voters to require assistance in voting; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to provide preferential treatment during advance voting and on election day to voters accompanied by children five years of age or under. It removes the requirement for voters to require assistance in casting absentee ballots or voting. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Shaw Blackmon (R)*,
Beth Camp (R)*,
Kasey Carpenter (R)*,
Saira Draper (D)*,
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Phil Olaleye (D)*,
Last Action
House Upon Adjournment-governmental Affairs (17:00:00 2/27/2024 341 CAP) (on 02/27/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64732 | 02/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225932 | 02/28/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216703 | 03/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215648 | 02/23/2023 |
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