GeorgiaGeorgia amendment would limit voting rights to U.S. citizens
Voters would decide whether Georgia’s constitution should explicitly deny people who are not U.S. citizens the right to vote in any public election.
What it does
If voters approve it, the proposed amendment would state in Georgia’s constitution that people who are not U.S. citizens have no right to vote in any public election.
Argument forIf ratified, an explicit citizenship rule could make the constitution easier for voters and election officials to understand.
Argument againstIf ratified, the rule could prevent Georgia from allowing noncitizen residents to vote on local decisions that affect them.
More detail
The proposed amendment would state that people who are not U.S. citizens have no right to vote in Georgia elections. The rule would cover people who are not U.S. citizens and all elections decided by voters in Georgia. Voters would need to approve the amendment through a yes-or-no ballot. The amendment would become part of Georgia’s constitution once voters approve it under the constitutional amendment process. The resolution gives no election date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 17Senate Read and ReferredLatest
- Jun 17Senate HopperIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting