Bill extending Georgia’s ballot QR code deadline clears Senate in a Saturday vote

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 634

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A bill aimed at addressing a looming deadline to remove QR codes from Georgia’s ballots passed the Senate along party lines after a short but contentious debate Saturday.

The measure, which is sponsored by Sylvania Republican Sen. Max Burns, extends the state’s deadline to stop counting ballots by QR codes to 2028, establishes a special committee to help select the state’s next voting system, mandates additional post-election audits on certain statewide contests and requires …

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