Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 531: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 531 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): 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 Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to provide that convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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