Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 531: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 531 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Harold Jones (Democratic); Elena Parent (Democratic); Sonya Halpern (Democratic); Tonya Anderson (Democratic); and 10 more.