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title: HB 901. Elections; superintendent may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses under certain conditions; provide
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id: 2025-2026/hb901
cite_as: HB 901, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2026-01-12
status: introduced
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bill_number: HB 901
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: bill
status_date: 2025-04-02
last_action: House Second Readers
sponsors:
- Doreen Carter
- Billy Mitchell
- Viola Davis
- Kim Schofield
text_version: Introduced
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topic_tags:
- election rules
- voting precincts
- election administration
- Georgia elections
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# HB 901. Elections; superintendent may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses under certain conditions; provide
## Text
House Bill 901
By: Representatives Carter of the 93rd, Mitchell of the 88th, Davis of the 87th, and Schofield
of the 63rd
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding preparation for and conduct of primaries
and elections, so as to provide that the election superintendent of a county may permit any
elector of the county to vote in any precinct of the county which such elector chooses in a
primary, election, or runoff under certain conditions; to provide for certain notices; to
provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws;
and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Part 1 of Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
relating to general provisions regarding preparation for and conduct of primaries and
elections, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"21-2-422.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the election
superintendent of a county may permit any elector of the county to vote in any precinct of
the county which such elector chooses in a primary, election, or runoff, provided that the
conditions of this Code section are met.
(b) Prior to choosing to implement subsection (a) of this Code section, the election
superintendent shall ensure that:
(1) Sufficient safeguards are in place to protect against an elector voting more than once
in the same primary, election, or runoff;
(2) A sufficient number of ballots of each ballot style used in the county are available at
each precinct polling place to accommodate electors who may choose to vote at such
polling place;
(3) If DRE voting equipment or ballot marking devices are to be used at such polling
places, a sufficient number of DRE voting units or ballot marking devices, as appropriate,
are available at each polling place to accommodate the potential number of electors who
may vote at such polling place; and
(4) Sufficient poll workers are available at each polling place to accommodate the
potential number of electors who may vote at such polling place.
(c) The election superintendent shall make the determination of whether to allow the
electors of the county to vote in any precinct of the county at least 30 days prior to a
primary or election and shall notify the Secretary of State in writing of such decision at
least 30 days before the primary or election. The election superintendent shall notify the
electors of such decision by posting prominent notices in the election superintendent's
office and on each polling place in the county. In addition, the election superintendent
shall advertise the decision in the legal organ of the county once a week for two weeks
immediately preceding the primary or election. If the election superintendent decides to
allow the electors of the county to vote in any precinct of the county in a primary or
election, such decision shall also apply to any runoff of such primary or election.
(d) The State Election Board shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to
implement the provisions of this Code section."
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
## Summaries written by Georgia Commons
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A Georgia House bill would let county election superintendents allow voters to cast ballots at any precinct in their county, rather than only their assigned precinct, if certain safeguards and notice requirements are met.
### Plain-language summary
Currently, Georgia voters generally must vote at the specific precinct assigned to their home address. This bill would add a new section to Georgia election law (O.C.G.A. ยง 21-2-422) letting a county's election superintendent decide to let any elector in the county vote at whichever precinct they choose, in a primary, election, or runoff.
Before making that choice, the superintendent would have to confirm safeguards exist against double voting, that each precinct has enough ballots of every style used in the county, enough voting machines or ballot marking devices, and enough poll workers to handle a variable turnout. The superintendent would have to decide at least 30 days before the primary or election, notify the Secretary of State in writing by that deadline, post notices at the election office and polling places, and advertise the decision in the county's legal organ (its official newspaper) for two weeks before the vote. A decision for a primary or election would automatically carry over to any runoff. The State Election Board would be authorized to write rules to implement the new option.
### What it does
- Adds a new Code section allowing a county election superintendent to let electors vote at any precinct in the county instead of their assigned precinct.
- Requires the superintendent to verify safeguards against double voting before allowing countywide precinct choice.
- Requires each precinct to stock enough ballots, voting machines or ballot marking devices, and poll workers for potentially more voters than usual.
- Requires 30 days' advance notice to the Secretary of State and public notice through postings and newspaper ads before the change takes effect.
- Applies any such decision automatically to runoffs following the affected primary or election.
- Authorizes the State Election Board to create rules and regulations implementing the option.
### Who it affects
County election superintendents, who gain new discretion and new administrative duties; county voters, who could gain flexibility in where they cast ballots; poll workers and county election staff, who would need to manage ballot supplies and staffing across precincts; and the Secretary of State and State Election Board, who receive notice and rulemaking roles.
### Why it matters
If adopted by a county, voters could cast a ballot at any precinct in the county rather than being tied to one assigned location, which could make voting more convenient, especially for people who are away from their home precinct on election day. Counties would also face new planning and notification requirements to prevent double voting and ensure enough resources at each site.
### Key provisions
- New Code section 21-2-422(a) lets a county election superintendent permit electors to vote at any precinct in the county in a primary, election, or runoff.
- Subsection (b) requires the superintendent to confirm safeguards against duplicate voting, adequate ballot supplies, sufficient voting equipment, and enough poll workers before implementing the option.
- Subsection (c) sets a 30-day advance notice requirement to the Secretary of State and requires public notice through postings and two weeks of newspaper advertising before the primary or election.
- Subsection (c) also specifies that a decision made for a primary or election automatically extends to any resulting runoff.
- Subsection (d) authorizes the State Election Board to issue rules and regulations to carry out the new option.
- Section 2 repeals any conflicting laws.
## Status
- Status: Introduced (2025-04-02)
- Last action: House Second Readers (2026-01-12)
- Sponsors: Doreen Carter, Billy Mitchell, Viola Davis, Kim Schofield
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71974
> The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hb901.md?full=1