No-Excuse Absentee Voting Rolled Back In Georgia Senate

ATLANTA — A bill set to restrict voting laws in Georgia passed along party lines late Monday afternoon.

Georgia Senate Bill 241 which would roll back no-excuse absentee voting, among other things, was approved with 29 votes in favor and 20 opposing votes.

A companion bill, House Bill 531, awaits in the opposing chamber of the General Assembly.

Outside both chambers protesters waited, displaying their opposition to bills that would limit access to voting for many across the state, and particularly for voters in communities of color.

In order to be made into law, both bills must be completed by the close of business Monday — crossover day — so that bills can pass to the opposing chamber for consideration and votes. Otherwise, the bills will be held until next year's legislative session.

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