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GA HB633Elections; add caregivers to list of persons who may make absentee ballot applications for certain electors
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to add caregivers to the list of persons who may make absentee ballot applications for certain electors; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia election law to expand the list of people who can submit absentee ballot applications on behalf of certain voters. Specifically, the bill adds "caregivers" to the existing list of family members who can apply for an absentee ballot for an elector (voter) who is either temporarily residing outside their county or municipality or is physically disabled. Currently, the law allows close relatives like parents, siblings, spouse, children, in-laws, grandparents, and aunts and uncles to submit absentee ballot applications for these voters, with the requirement that the person making the application must be 18 years or older and provide satisfactory proof of their relationship to the voter. The new provision explicitly includes caregivers in this category, potentially making it easier for individuals who provide care for elderly, disabled, or temporarily displaced voters to help them participate in the electoral process by assisting with absentee ballot applications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70810 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233939 |
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