As Georgia’s legislative session nears its end, the stakes are high. Lawmakers will vote on bills that could shape how Georgians vote, protest, and hold people in power accountable. What happens will have real consequences statewide.
From voting rights to free speech to government transparency, several troubling bills are still moving through the legislature. That’s why we’re calling on you to take action before time runs out. Join us and make it clear that our civil rights and liberties are not negotiable.
Here’s a rundown of some of our efforts in March and how you can get involved. Check out our YouTube channel to view full committee testimonies.
Sine Die
This week is Sine Die. April 2 is the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session and the last chance for the legislature to pass bills that will go to the governor’s desk to either be signed into law or vetoed. Once the day ends, lawmakers adjourn for the year, and any bill that hasn’t cleared both chambers fails.
We started the legislative session with our “Pack the Cap” event, a major mobilization of Georgians who were eager to fight for their civil rights and liberties. We will be ending the session with the same energy, and we’re inviting you to join us at the Capitol for one final push.
Our “Sine Die at the Capitol” event will highlight the voting rights and First Amendment bills left standing in the legislature. By joining, you’ll get to speak directly with legislators about why these bills should not move forward. When people show up at the Capitol, lawmakers are reminded the decisions they make affect real people and real communities.
Register here for the event.
Capitol Update March 16 - 27
House Bill 960 passed the Senate and should return to the House for a final vote. The bill mandates hand-marked paper ballots for this election cycle, along with other provisions that could harm Georgians’ voting rights. We need you to email your representative and tell them this bill creates unnecessary risk by forcing sweeping changes just months before a major election.
Our team testified against Senate Bill 27, which creates a new criminal offense for doxxing. While the bill is well-intentioned, its definition of doxxing is so broad that it risks sweeping in speech protected by the First Amendment. As written, the bill could apply to someone reposting publicly available info to criticize another person’s political views, sharing recordings of public officials alongside identifying information to hold them accountable, or even posting a negative review of a business that references a staff member by name. This bill could be heard by the House at any time. Will you email your representative and tell them to oppose SB 27?
Senate Bill 482 would reduce public access to law enforcement video, including body and dash cam footage. SB 482 is what’s called a “zombie bill,” because language from a bill that did not pass Crossover Day was added to it, bypassing proper rules. As a result, it could get a vote in the House. The public has a right to access video captured by law enforcement devices. Contact your representative and tell them to oppose the provisions of SB 482 restricting access to law enforcement video.
Lastly, we opposed Senate Bill 443, which increases the criminal penalty for obstructing streets. Unfortunately, it passed both chambers and is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk. He will decide whether it becomes law. SB 443 reflects a broader trend of bills aimed at chilling protest activity. Historically, these types of obstruction laws have been used to excessively charge peaceful protestors. Email the governor to help oppose SB 443 and encourage him to veto the bill.
