Bill > SB377

This bill introduces a new curbside voting option for elderly or disabled voters who cannot enter a polling place or wait in line to vote. Under the proposed legislation, these voters can cast a physical ballot from their vehicle in a designated parking area near the polling place, provided they present proper identification. The process requires at least two poll workers to bring a ballot to the voter's vehicle, ensuring ballot secrecy and following similar procedures to absentee voting. The bill mandates that election superintendents provide necessary equipment, designated voting areas, and appropriate signage to support this new voting method. Importantly, the bill includes a pilot program scheduled for November 2025, during which the Secretary of State will test and evaluate curbside voting statewide, with a requirement to provide a comprehensive report to legislative committees within 90 days of the election. The bill also updates existing election reporting requirements to include tracking the number of ballots cast through this new curbside voting method, ensuring transparency in the voting process.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72064