Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 536: "Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 536 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to enact the "Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to waive privileges and sovereign immunity; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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