Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 480: Elections; permanent absentee voter list; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 480 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; permanent absentee voter list; provide. Primary sponsor: Nissa Jones (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Al Williams (Democratic), Dewey McClain (Democratic), Karen Bennett. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): 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 Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissa Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 143 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Dewey McClain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Karen Bennett | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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