Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 533: Elections and Primaries; certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 533 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections and Primaries; certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; provide. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican). 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 Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding elections and primaries, so as to provide for certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; to provide for a definition; to provide for the eligibility and manner of voting in municipal elections by nonresident electors; to provide for procedures for registration and voting by such nonresident electors; to provide for certain rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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