Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 357: Elections and Primaries; challenge the qualifications of a person applying to register to vote or any person whose name appears on the list of electors; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 357 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; challenge the qualifications of a person applying to register to vote or any person whose name appears on the list of electors; provide. Primary sponsor: Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 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 4 amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for challenging the qualifications of a person applying to register to vote or any person whose name appears on the list of electors; to provide for grounds; to provide for required documentation relating to such challenges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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