Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 271: Elections and Primaries; permanent absentee voter list; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 271 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; permanent absentee voter list; provide. Primary sponsor: Nabilah Parkes, Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper