Policy Insights
GAMVP’s home for bill tracking, calls to action, and legislative updates.
The 2026 Special Session will begin on June 17, 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.
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