Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 865: Elections; superintendents post notices whenever their offices are closed due to a declared state of emergency; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 865 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; superintendents post notices whenever their offices are closed due to a declared state of emergency; provide. Primary sponsor: Omari Crawford (Democratic), Saira Draper (Democratic), Inga Willis (Democratic), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (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 provide that local election superintendents post notices whenever their offices are closed due to a declared state of emergency; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Saira Draper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Inga Willis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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