Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 831: Elections; make certain registration information confidential; expand provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 831 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; make certain registration information confidential; expand provisions. Primary sponsor: Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Al Williams (Democratic), Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 28, 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 expand provisions related to making certain registration information confidential; to provide for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State; to authorize persons that believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm or that are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking to have the address of their voter registration made confidential; to provide procedures for application and renewal for such program; to provide definitions; to authorize rule making related to such program; to provide for training of local election officials and persons assisting applicants to such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Beckles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Segun Adeyina | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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