Georgia House passes sweeping voting bill, advances to Senate

Voting machines georgia FILE: Right now, there are more than a dozen proposals in the Georgia General Assembly that will affect elections if they are voted into law. (WSBTV.com News Staff)

ATLANTA — A sweeping bill that restricts ballot drop boxes, requires more ID for absentee voting and limits weekend early voting days has passed the Georgia House.

House Bill 531 passed 97-72.

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Republicans insist the bill is necessary to restore confidence in the voting system.

Democrats say the bill is nothing more than voter suppression.

The bill now advances to the state Senate.

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