Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1109: Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1109 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; provide. Primary sponsor: Charlice Byrd (Republican), Noelle Kahaian (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-417 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to presentation of proper identification to poll workers, swearing of statement when unable to produce, use of provisional ballots, and penalty for false swearing, so as to provide that certain driver's licenses and identification cards shall not be proper identification for presentation to a poll worker; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to require the term "BEARER NOT A U.S. CITIZEN - NOT VOTER ID" to be included on certain licenses, permits, and special identification cards; to require that certain license, permit, or special identification card numbers be appended with the prefix "NC" to reflect that such cards are held by noncitizens; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper