SB 514

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 18, 2026.

Primaries and Elections; use of ballot drop boxes; eliminate authorization.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-514
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Ethics
Senate in_committee 2026-02-18
Elections / Voting Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to eliminate authorization for the use of ballot drop boxes; to revise provisions relating to dates for certain special elections related to sales and use taxes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Bearden, Timothy
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-17 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status in_committee
2026-02-18 Latest Action Senate Read and Referred
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