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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
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 revise provisions related to the state-wide uniform system of voting equipment; to transfer responsibility for the certification and selection of such system from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board; to provide that such system shall use hand marked and hand counted paper ballots; to provide for the use of ballot marking devices by voters precluded from using hand marked ballots; to provide for the use of the same equipment in municipal elections; to make conforming changes to provisions related to scanning absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises Georgia's election laws to establish a uniform system of voting equipment across the state, shifting the responsibility for certifying and selecting this equipment from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board. The core change mandates that voting will primarily use hand-marked paper ballots that are also hand-counted at polling places, with provisions for electronic ballot marking devices to be available for voters with disabilities who cannot use hand-marked ballots. This new system, which must be procured from American-owned corporations with all components made in America and developed by American citizens, will also apply to municipal elections, and conforming changes are made regarding the scanning of absentee ballots. The bill also specifies that all tabulation, result publication, and voter authentication equipment must be incapable of remote access. This new system will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72627 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240914 |
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