SB 71 – Repeals no-excuse absentee ballot voting
SB 71 – Repeals no-excuse absentee ballot voting
Sponsored By: Senator Jeff Mullis et
Committee: Senate Ethics Committee
Summary:
- Eliminates no-excuse absentee voting, stating that electors may only cast an absentee ballot if:
- The voter is required to be absent from their precinct during the time of the primary
- The voter is an election worker
- The voter is physically disabled or is a caretaker for someone who is physically disabled.
- The primary, election, or runoff falls upon a religious holiday, and the voter is an observer of this holiday
- The voter is required to remain at work to protect the health, life, or safety of the public the entire time the polls are open
- The voter is 65 years of age or older
ACLU of Georgia’s Position:
OPPOSE
