Ga. Code § 37-3-144

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 37-3-144 - Patients' right to vote

Each patient in a facility who is eligible to vote shall be given his right to vote in primary, special, and general elections and in referendums. The superintendent or regional state hospital administrator of each facility shall permit and reasonably assist patients:

(1) To obtain voter registration forms, applications for absentee ballots, and absentee ballots;

(2) To comply with other requirements which are prerequisite for voting; and

(3) To vote by absentee ballot if necessary.

OCGA § 37-3-144

Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 971, § 1-19, eff. 7/1/2002.