Bill > SB274

This bill introduces same-day voter registration and voting in Georgia, allowing eligible voters who are not already registered to register and vote on the day of an election or during the advance voting period. Under the new provisions, unregistered voters can go to their local polling place or an advance voting location and complete a voter registration application, providing a valid form of identification and proof of residency such as a Georgia driver's license, government-issued photo ID, college ID with campus residence proof, or a current utility bill, bank statement, or government document. These voters will be issued a provisional ballot, which will be verified by the board of registrars within three business days. If the voter is found eligible, their registration will be approved and their ballot will be counted; if not, their registration will be rejected, and they will be notified of the reason within three business days. The bill modifies existing election laws to accommodate this new process, including changes to registration deadlines and procedures for handling provisional ballots. Importantly, people waiting in line to complete registration at poll closing time will still be permitted to register and vote provisionally, ensuring that no qualified voter is turned away after waiting to exercise their right to vote.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70915