Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1227: Elections; revise information sought from persons registering to vote who indicate that they were previously registered to vote in another state, county, or municipality
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1227 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; revise information sought from persons registering to vote who indicate that they were previously registered to vote in another state, county, or municipality. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican), Tim Fleming (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican), Bill Yearta (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise the information sought from persons registering to vote who indicate that they were previously registered to vote in another state, county, or municipality; to provide that comparable notices received from other states related to persons previously registered to vote in Georgia may be used to cancel such persons' voter registration in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Tim Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Martin Momtahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Steven Sainz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 180 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Bill Yearta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 152 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper