ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Georgia Democratic lawmakers unveiled a new voting rights bill on February 20, 2026, at the state Capitol under the Gold Dome, amidst rising tensions surrounding a federal investigation and an FBI raid on the Fulton County election office.

According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the legislative move coincides with meetings of the Georgia State Election Board, where members are discussing transparency and "voter integrity" concerning 2020 election records.

Key Provisions of the Bill

Democratic lawmakers stated the bill aims to:

  • Grant voters legal standing to sue over discriminatory election practices.
  • Prohibit actions deemed to restrict or impede the right to vote.
  • Expand language assistance for voters in minority communities.
  • Enhance transparency in election administration and oversight.

"There are attempts to interfere with Georgia's state elections. We need laws to protect fair access for all voters," a lawmaker stated.

Supporters of the bill expressed concern that an unstable legal environment could lead to the voting system changing from year to year, directly impacting voters' rights.

Election Board Speaks Out After FBI Raid

Meanwhile, pro-Trump members of the Georgia State Election Board met in Winder and spoke publicly for the first time since the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of documents from the Fulton County election center.

Board member Janelle King stated that many relevant documents are now under federal government control.

The Board voted to send a letter requesting Fulton County preserve all seized documents and not destroy them once returned by the FBI.

"We are not targeting Fulton County for personal motives. Election issues have been questioned for a long time, even before 2020," a board member emphasized.

Deeply Divided Political Landscape

The federal raid followed lengthy disputes between Fulton County attorneys and state election oversight bodies regarding access to documents and ballots. The incident ultimately drew the involvement of the federal Department of Justice.

The ongoing debate between the two sides continues to reflect the deep political divisions in Georgia regarding the handling of 2020 election records and proposals for future electoral system reforms.

The bill is currently entering the review phase within the state legislature.