Bill > SB271

This bill amends Georgia election law to create a permanent absentee voter list, allowing qualified voters to automatically receive absentee ballots for all future regularly scheduled elections without having to submit a new application each time. Under the new provisions, voters can opt into this permanent list by selecting a specific option on their absentee ballot application, which will remain in effect unless the voter is moved to the inactive voter list, verifies/updates their address, or chooses to opt out. The bill maintains existing requirements for absentee ballot applications, such as providing identification information, signing an oath, and submitting the application within specified timeframes (not earlier than 78 days and no later than 11 days before an election). The permanent absentee voter list status will be tracked in the state's voter data systems and will be publicly accessible. The legislation aims to streamline the absentee voting process for eligible voters while preserving existing voter verification and application procedures.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70907