Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 562: Voters; persons of this state who are homeless to use the address of the registrar's office of the county in which such person resides; allow
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 562 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voters; persons of this state who are homeless to use the address of the registrar's office of the county in which such person resides; allow. Primary sponsor: Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 21-2-217 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rules for determining residence relative to registration of voters, so as to allow persons of this state who are homeless and without a permanent address to use the address of the registrar's office of the county in which such person resides, a postsecondary educational institution in which such person is enrolled, or a place of worship with which such person is affiliated for election purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“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