HR780 proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to clarify that only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in state elections.
The Georgia State House of Representatives passed HR780 on February 29, 2024 by a vote of 98 to 61. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws is crucial to preserve our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and ensuring only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in elections will prevent outside influence of outcomes.