Policy Insights
GAMVP’s home for bill tracking, calls to action, and legislative updates.
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Session Starts January 12, 2026.
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GAMVP is committed to advancing policies that make voting more accessible and protecting the voting rights of BAMEMSA (Black, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian) communities statewide.
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Position: Support
Summary: GAMVP, Common Cause, and Advancing Justice Atlanta created and drafted Senate Resolution 937.
Senate Resolution 937 aims to create strict guidelines for immigration enforcement. It establishes a protected buffer around polling places during voting, including restrictions within 150 feet around the outer edge of any polling location. Additionally, 25 feet of any voter standing in line.
Updates: We are currently advocating for this resolution to have a hearing and will provide further updates.
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Position: Generally support with an area of concern
Summary: Election Day Ballots and Transfer of Ballot Oversight
What We Support: Accessibility Protections (Sections 9, 13, 14)
Voters with disabilities must never be left behind in election modernization efforts. We also strongly support the preferential line treatment for voters with children under 2, this removes a real barrier for young parents, particularly mothers in our community.
Implementation Timeline (Sections 25, 26)
The staggered timeline — with the QR code ban fully in effect by 2028 — gives counties adequate time to transition without delaying accountability measures.
Our Concern with SB 214:
Audit Authority Transfer – Section 19
We do not support shifting the ballot audit pilot program from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board. Given ongoing concerns about the independence and composition of the State Election Board, this transfer raises questions about who ultimately oversees election integrity. Audit authority should remain with an accountable, nonpartisan office.
Updates: We are tracking for Sine Die and will provide updates as they arise.
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Position: Oppose
Summary: HB 960 is an extremely harmful bill that would directly obstruct Georgian's access to the ballot. This bill creates chaos that directly disenfranchises voters through post-election hand recounts for every major election, a public voter surveillance list, weaponizes voter challenges against our communities, and overburdens county election officials.
HB 960 originally aimed to add a Gwinnett County Superior judge, but the Senate stripped the language and replaced it with this dangerousnew language which would overhaul our election systems.
You have the power to stop representatives from approving this amended version.
Take a couple minutes to send an email to your representatives and urge them to vote NO on HB 960. Vist qrco.de/stophb960.
GAMVP is committed to advancing immigrant rights because we believe that every individual, regardless of their background or language preference, deserves the opportunity to thrive and contribute to their community.
GAMVP is dedicated to openly discussing, supporting and advocating for social movements that advance justice, equity, and overall fundamental rights of individuals and communities.
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Position: Oppose
Summary: SB 116 proposes to expand DNA collection requirements in Georgia. Under this bill, DNA samples would be collected from individuals held in detention facilities who are charged with a misdemeanor or felony and are also subject to immigration detainer notices. This proposal raises serious privacy concerns and could lead to further criminalization of BIPOC communities.
Updates: As of 2/28/26- This bill has passed out of the senate floor and is now headed to the house side where it will be heard in its respective house committee. GAMVP will continue to monitor this bill.
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Position: Oppose
Summary: SB 177, which expands state oversight of political advocacy. This bill threatens the First Amendment by allowing the state to penalize grassroots organizations and requiring certain nonresidents to register as "foreign agents" based on their nationality. We believe this is a direct attempt to suppress political dissent and pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Updates: Visit bit.ly/opposeSB177 to sign a petition to tell your legislator to vote NO on SB 117.
GAMVP is committed to expanding and protecting religious freedom for Muslim and other faith communities, ensuring that individuals can practice their faith without fear of discrimination or restriction.
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Position: Add an amendment to these bills that would explicitly mention ALL faith groups.
Summary: House Bill 1363 & Senate Bill 523 These bills plan to codify a definition for religious discrimination in public schools (including public universities) but fail to explicitly mention all faith groups.
These bills explicitly mention antisemitism as a form of religious discrimination based on the previously codified IHRA definition. ⬇️
The state of Georgia recognizes the IHRA definition of anti-semitism: “the useful examples of discriminatory anti-Israel acts CAN cross the line into anti-semitism.”
“Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, by claiming that the existence of a state of Israel is a racist endeavor (IHRA).”
Updates: SB 523-Originally only explicitly mentioned antisemitism as a form of religious discrimination in public schools and universities, this bill risked creating unequal protections. GAMVP successfully secured an amendment to SB 523 to remove specific mentions of one group in favor of language that protects all religious groups equally. This ensures universal civil rights protections for our entire community.
3/20/26 - Update: We’re ecstatic to share that this bill passed out of the House with the expanded amendment!!
It now is headed back to the Senate for a vote on whether or not to agree.