📜 Georgia Legislation

HR2094: Thomas, Mr. Tim; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Todd Jones

HR2095: Dem Franchize Boyz; significant contributions to Atlanta's musical culture and their role in popularizing snap music; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eric Bell

HR2096: Donatucci family; unwavering support, dedication, and sacrifice in devotion to public service; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Sandy Donatucci

Co-sponsors: Jon Burns

HR2097: Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Patty Stinson

Co-sponsors: Phil Olaleye Derrick Jackson Robert Dawson Robert Flournoy

HR2098: Lee, Vernon; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Matthew Gambill

Co-sponsors: Steven Meeks Tyler Smith Mitchell Scoggins

HR2099: Hall, Reverend Gilbert; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Carl Gilliard

HR2100: Rambert, Carolyn H.; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Tangie Herring

HR2101: Ahmad, Maha; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Angela Moore

HR2102: Lane, Julie; Chattooga County High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2103: Groce, Will; Trion High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2104: Smith, Josh; Trion High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2105: Wilson, Ghee; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Katie Dempsey

Co-sponsors: Eddie Lumsden Matt Barton

HR2106: Davis, William Edward "Ed"; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: John Carson

HR2107: Barker, Barbara Anna; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Arlene Beckles

HR2108: Childers, former Representative Eugene Milton "Buddy"; honoring the life and legacy; condolences

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Katie Dempsey

Co-sponsors: Eddie Lumsden Matt Barton Gerald Greene Alan Powell

HR2109: Oglesby; Brenda Sue Pike; honoring the life and memory; condolences

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Patty Stinson

Co-sponsors: Teddy Reese Noelle Kahaian Tangie Herring Danny Mathis

HR2110: Tillery, Traci; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

Co-sponsors: Katie Dempsey Matt Barton

HR2111: Cosper, Camden; Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2112: Owens, Kim; Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Teacher; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2113: Thomas, Reverend Dr. William E., Jr.; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Dar'shun Kendrick

HR2114: New Bethel A.M.E. Church; occasion of its 37th anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Dar'shun Kendrick

HR2115: Huffman, Sarah; 2026 Heart of Community Award of Honor recipient; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

Co-sponsors: Katie Dempsey Matt Barton

HR2116: Dilbeck, Alexandria; Chattooga County High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2117: Proctor, Brynn; Model High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

Co-sponsors: Matt Barton Katie Dempsey

HR2118: City of College Park; 130th anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Kim Schofield

Co-sponsors: Viola Davis Sandra Scott Rhonda Burnough

HR2119: Pilgrim, Vicki; outstanding service and contributions to the Georgia Golden Olympics and the National Senior Games Association; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Sylvia Baker

HR2120: The Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation, economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Todd Jones

HR2121: The transformative impact of blockchain technology; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Todd Jones

HR2122: Morton, Amy; remarkable career and lifelong dedication; exemplary service in advocacy, leadership, and community organizing within Macon-Bibb County and the State of Georgia; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Tangie Herring

HR2123: Griffin, Mrs. Nathalie Huffman; retired educator; occasion of 60th wedding anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Floyd Griffin

HR2124: Naylor-Griffin, Tracie; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Gerald Greene

Co-sponsors: Bill Yearta Mike Cheokas Darlene Taylor Lee Hawkins

HR2125: Glisson, Dorothy; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Jon Burns

HR2126: The Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Law Journal; honor

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Tyler Smith

HR2127: Central United Methodist Church; occasion of its 160th anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Kim Schofield

Co-sponsors: Sandra Scott Viola Davis Rhonda Burnough

HR2128: Mayo, Leah; 2026 Heart of Community Young Heart Award recipient; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

Co-sponsors: Katie Dempsey Matt Barton

HR2129: Akrayee, Hari; Coosa High School's 2026 STAR Student; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Eddie Lumsden

HR2130: Wellspring Living; occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Martin Momtahan

Co-sponsors: Jaclyn Ford Noelle Kahaian Kimberly New Angie O'Steen Soo Hong

HR2131: Jackson, Khalilah; commend

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Mary Ann Santos

HR2132: Elm Street Elementary School; 70th anniversary; recognize

Current disposition: Passed Legislature

Last status update: House Hopper
April 2, 2026

Author: Lynn Smith

Co-sponsors: Josh Bonner

SB1: 'Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act'; enact

🗳 7 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 28, 2025

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: John KennedySteve GoochBrandon BeachRandy Robertson John Albers Larry Walker Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Frank Ginn Bill Cowsert Russ Goodman Blake Tillery Billy Hickman Drew Echols Sam Watson Max Burns Timothy Bearden Brian Strickland Lee Anderson Clint Dixon Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Marty Harbin Jason Anavitarte Chuck HufstetlerColton MooreMike Hodges Chuck Payne Matt Brass Josh Bonner

SB2: State Income Tax; exclude tips from taxation

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachRandy Robertson Steve Gooch Jason AnavitarteJohn KennedyJohn Albers Carden Summers Mike Hodges Chuck Payne Drew Echols Sam Watson Max Burns Timothy Bearden Brian Strickland Lee Anderson Clint Dixon Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Marty HarbinColton Moore

SB3: Prosecuting Attorneys; convictions for district attorneys, assistant district attorneys, deputy district attorneys; provide additional qualifications

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 14, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachRandy Robertson Larry Walker Ben Watson Blake Tillery Billy Hickman Kay Kirkpatrick Bill Cowsert Frank Ginn Russ Goodman Drew Echols Sam Watson Max Burns Timothy Bearden Brian Strickland Lee Anderson Clint Dixon Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Marty HarbinColton MooreJohn Kennedy

SB4: Education; fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; revise provisions

Current disposition: Pending: House Education

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 11, 2025

Senate committee substitute

Pending: 🏛 Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachRandy Robertson Larry Walker Ben Watson Chuck Hufstetler Carden Summers John AlbersJohn KennedyBill Cowsert Frank Ginn Russ Goodman Blake Tillery Billy Hickman Drew Echols Sam Watson Max Burns Timothy Bearden Lee Anderson Clint Dixon Shawn Still Jason AnavitarteColton Moore

SB5: Private Review Agents; health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

House committee reassignment House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Ben Watson Chuck Hufstetler Ed Harbison Michael Rhett Lee Hawkins

SB6: Controlled Substances; determine whether a controlled substance has been adulterated; authorize the use of testing equipment

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 12, 2025

Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Brian Strickland Randy Robertson Kim Jackson Matt Brass Russ Goodman Sally Harrell Ben Watson Sharon Cooper

SB7: Jails; certain municipal corporations make municipal detention facilities or jails available for use by a sheriff; require

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Randy RobertsonBrandon BeachShawn Still Chuck Payne Brian Strickland

SB8: Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide

🗳 5 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 27, 2026

House committee reassignment House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Brian Strickland Bo Hatchett Kim Jackson Matt BrassJason EstevesJoseph Gullett

SB9: "Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub
January 28, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Shawn StillJason EstevesSheikh Rahman Bill Cowsert Chuck Payne Emanuel Jones Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Brad Thomas

SB10: Superior Courts of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit; additional judge; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
March 27, 2026

Senate committee substitute Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Russ Goodman

Co-sponsors: Brian Strickland Sam Watson Carden SummersJohn KennedyTrey Kelley

SB11: Retirement; creditable service for certain military service; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House Retirement

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 10, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Retirement 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Michael Rhett

Co-sponsors: Ed Harbison Chuck Payne Ricky Williams Billy Hickman Jason Anavitarte Harold Jones Matt Brass Marty Harbin Shawn Still Kay Kirkpatrick Kenya Wicks Ed Setzler

SB12: Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute House committee reassignment Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Frank Ginn

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Carden Summers Clint Dixon Shawn Still Bill Cowsert Ben Watson Blake Tillery Bo Hatchett John Albers Matt Brass Kay Kirkpatrick Russ Goodman Steve Gooch Sam Watson Emanuel Jones Kenya WicksBrandon BeachChuck Payne Victor Anderson

SB13: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; finance and perform certain duties in connection with projects relating to natural gas facilities; authorize

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Blake Tillery John Albers Bill Cowsert Randy Robertson Steve Gooch Ben Watson Bo Hatchett Russ GoodmanJohn KennedyMike Hodges Derek Mallow Ricky Williams Matt Brass Lee Anderson Max Burns Freddie Sims David Lucas Larry WalkerBrandon BeachGreg Dolezal Angie O'Steen

SB14: Elections; the nonpartisan election of district attorneys and solicitors-general of state courts; authorize the General Assembly

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 16, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon John Albers Shawn Still Kay Kirkpatrick

SB15: Elections; provide by local legislation for nonpartisan elections for county governing authorities; authorize the General Assembly

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 16, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon John Albers Shawn Still Kay Kirkpatrick

SB16: Public Officials; bail bond business; modify provisions

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
February 25, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: David Huddleston

SB17: "Ricky and Alyssa's Law"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
March 31, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Frank Ginn Steve Gooch Randy Robertson Matt Brass Chuck Hufstetler John Albers Bill CowsertJohn KennedyCarden Summers Bo Hatchett Brian Strickland Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Ricky Williams Larry Walker Marty Harbin Greg Dolezal Drew Echols Timothy Bearden Lee Anderson Sonya HalpernJason EstevesRuss Goodman Ben Watson Max Burns Sam Watson Chuck Payne Holt Persinger

SB18: State Officials; daily expense accounts; revise provisions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Rules

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 17, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Rules 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Mike Hodges Chuck Hufstetler Kay Kirkpatrick Max Burns Shawn Still Marty Harbin Josh McLaurin Elena ParentJason EstevesNan Orrock Billy Hickman

SB19: Brady Law Regulations; purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require a ten-day waiting period

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 17, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: David Lucas

Co-sponsors: Emanuel Jones Harold Jones Kim Jackson Elena Parent Nan Orrock Sonya Halpern Sally Harrell RaShaun KempJason EstevesKenya Wicks Freddie Sims Josh McLaurin Ed Harbison Gail Davenport Michael Rhett Donzella James Nikki Merritt

SB20: Veterinarians; student loan repayment; who practice shelter medicine and in nonprofit pet sterilization clinics; provide; create the State Veterinary Education Board for Shelter Medicine and Pet Sterilization

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee substitute House committee reassignment Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Chuck Payne Lee Anderson Elena Parent Scott Hilton

SB21: Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
March 19, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee reassignment

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Larry Walker Marty Harbin Max Burns Shawn Still Jason Anavitarte Bo HatchettBrandon BeachChuck Hufstetler Randy Robertson Ed Setzler Greg Dolezal Brian Strickland Drew EcholsColton MooreClint Dixon Carden Summers Steve GoochJohn KennedyJesse Petrea

SB22: State School Superintendent; Department of Education to publish relevant and applicable federal guidance documents and related information; require

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Matt Brass Shawn Still Max Burns Marty Harbin Jason Anavitarte Bo HatchettBrandon BeachChuck Hufstetler Randy Robertson Ed Setzler Russ Goodman Sam Watson Greg Dolezal Brian Strickland Drew Echols Clint Dixon Carden Summers

SB23: Retirement; total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; raise the limit

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Vetoed by Governor
May 12, 2026

+1 House committee reassignment House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee reassignment Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Randy Robertson Bo Hatchett Shawn Still Mike Hodges Greg Dolezal Sam Watson Brian Strickland Blake Tillery Larry Walker Brad Thomas

SB24: Ad Valorem Taxation of Property; extension of preferential assessment periods for certain historic properties; provide

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Max Burns

Co-sponsors: Chuck Hufstetler Mike HodgesJohn KennedyMatt Brass Randy Robertson Ben Watson Billy Hickman Drew Echols Lee Anderson Sally Harrell Sonya Halpern John Albers Russ Goodman Ricky Williams Chuck Payne Marty Harbin Sam Watson Clint Dixon

SB25: Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 27, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Josh McLaurin

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Kim Jackson Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Nan OrrockJason EstevesMichael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Gail Davenport Donzella James Freddie Sims Nikki Merritt RaShaun Kemp Randal Mangham Ed Harbison Sally Harrell Emanuel Jones Kenya Wicks

SB26: State Income Taxes; with regard to military retirement income, to determine and apply a cost-of-living adjustment to the amount of allowable retirement pay; require the state revenue commissioner

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Michael Rhett

Co-sponsors: Ed Harbison Chuck Payne Timothy Bearden Billy Hickman Kenya Wicks Harold JonesNabilah Islam ParkesShawn Still Matt Brass Jason Anavitarte Emanuel Jones

SB27: Stalking; offense of doxxing; penalties; protective order; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 19, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Ricky Williams Mike Hodges Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Timothy Bearden Matt Brass Jason Anavitarte Blake Tillery Carden Summers Brian Strickland Sonya Halpern Brad Thomas

SB28: "Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
April 4, 2025

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute House committee reassignment

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: John KennedySteve Gooch Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Matt Brass Larry Walker Blake Tillery John Albers Carden Summers Chuck Hufstetler Ben Watson Bill Cowsert Frank Ginn Scott Hilton

SB29: DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
March 27, 2026

House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute House committee reassignment

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: John Albers Randy Robertson Mike Hodges Timothy Bearden Billy Hickman Kay Kirkpatrick Matt Brass Chuck Payne Max Burns Marty Harbin Frank Ginn Bo Hatchett Shawn Still Clint Dixon Clint Crowe

SB30: Hospitals and Related Institutions; hormone therapies and puberty-blocking medications for certain purposes to minors; prohibit prescribing or administering

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
April 4, 2025

House committee substitute House committee reassignment

Author: Ben Watson

Co-sponsors: Steve GoochJohn KennedyClint Dixon Greg Dolezal Bill Cowsert Matt Brass John Albers Jason Anavitarte Billy Hickman Randy Robertson Blake Tillery Larry Walker Carden Summers Mike Hodges Brian Strickland Lee Anderson Russ Goodman Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Drew Echols Max BurnsColton MooreRicky Williams Timothy Bearden Sam Watson Chuck Payne Frank GinnBrandon BeachChuck Hufstetler Mark Newton

SB31: Income Taxes; all income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components; exempt from taxation

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 6, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Steve GoochJohn KennedyJason Anavitarte Kay Kirkpatrick Ed Setzler Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Chuck Payne Carden Summers Sam Watson Chuck HufstetlerColton MooreBen Watson Mike Hodges Michael Rhett

SB32: Obstruction of Public Administration; convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; provide for a mandatory minimum sentence

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 28, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson John Albers Timothy Bearden Greg Dolezal Steve Gooch Billy Hickman Chuck Payne Kay Kirkpatrick Matt Brass Mike Hodges Max Burns Marty Harbin Frank Ginn Shawn Still Clint Dixon Bill Cowsert

SB33: "Georgia Hemp Farming Act"; total THC concentration of consumable hemp products; provide limits

🗳 5 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 11, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Ben Watson Bill Cowsert Sam Watson Elena Parent Chuck HufstetlerJohn KennedyJohn Albers Michael Rhett Mike Hodges Max Burns Ed Harbison Randy Robertson Steve Gooch Marty Harbin Robert Dickey

SB34: Public Service Commission; costs incurred by an electric utility as a result of providing electric services to commercial data centers from being included in any rates; prohibit

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 25, 2026

Senate committee substitute Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers John Albers Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Nan OrrockJason EstevesMichael Rhett Sally Harrell Kim Jackson RaShaun Kemp Freddie Sims Josh McLaurin Ed HarbisonNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Derek Mallow Emanuel Jones Elena Parent Tonya Anderson Kenya Wicks

SB35: Property Insurance Policies; notice required to be given a policyholder before the nonrenewal of his or her homeowners' insurance policy; increase the number of days

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Larry Walker

Co-sponsors: Marty Harbin Bill Cowsert Randy Robertson John Albers Matthew Gambill

SB36: "Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
April 4, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Jason Anavitarte Ricky Williams Billy Hickman Clint Dixon Steve Gooch John Albers Drew Echols Randy Robertson Lee Anderson Timothy Bearden Max Burns Marty Harbin Carden Summers Blake Tillery Shawn Still Greg Dolezal Kay Kirkpatrick Larry Walker Frank GinnJohn KennedyBo Hatchett Chuck HufstetlerColton MooreMike Hodges Ben Watson Sam WatsonBrandon BeachBill Cowsert Brian Strickland Russ Goodman Tyler Smith

SB37: "AI Accountability Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 28, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development and Tourism 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Shawn StillJason EstevesMax Burns Chuck Payne Randy Robertson Larry Walker

SB38: Development Impact Fees; provide for education

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development and Tourism 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Shawn Still Jason Anavitarte

SB39: Employees' Insurance and Benefits Plans; expenses for gender-affirming care under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; prohibit coverage

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
April 2, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Randy Robertson Ben Watson Larry Walker John Albers Frank Ginn Bill Cowsert Steve GoochJohn KennedyMax Burns Chuck Hufstetler Bo Hatchett Ricky Williams Chuck Payne Drew EcholsBrandon BeachGreg Dolezal Sam Watson Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Marty Harbin Matt Brass Brian Strickland Clint Dixon Timothy Bearden Freddie Sims Ed Harbison Darlene Taylor

SB40: Secondary Metals Recyclers; the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide for applicability

🗳 4 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Bo Hatchett

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Lauren McDonald

SB41: Education; equal athletic opportunities for public school students; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Jackson

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Nan Orrock Sally HarrellJason EstevesRandal Mangham Josh McLaurin Ed Harbison Nikki Merritt

SB42: Penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12; certain penalty provisions for the offense of prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, and pandering; repeal

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Bo Hatchett

Co-sponsors: Drew Echols Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Payne Brian Strickland Frank Ginn Chuck Hufstetler Ben Watson Max Burns Carden Summers John Albers Bill CowsertJohn KennedyLarry Walker Marty Harbin Clint Dixon Jason Anavitarte Soo Hong

SB43: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Russ Goodman Sam Watson Lee Anderson Steve Gooch Bo Hatchett Billy Hickman Ricky Williams Frank Ginn Blake Tillery Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Ben Watson John Albers Max BurnsJohn KennedyDrew Echols Shawn Still Timothy Bearden

SB44: Equalization Grants, Annual Calculations, and Allocation; the definition of the term "qualified local school system" by reducing the minimum required millage rate; revise

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Russ Goodman Carden Summers Chuck HufstetlerJohn KennedyJason Anavitarte Charles Cannon

SB45: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation; increase

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Billy Hickman Russ Goodman Lee AndersonJohn Kennedy

SB46: "Government Serves the People Act"; enact

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Vetoed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: Marty Harbin

Co-sponsors: Greg Dolezal Blake Tillery Jason AnavitarteJohn KennedyJohn Albers Emanuel Jones Mike Hodges Sam Watson Josh Bonner

SB47: Sales and Use Taxes; sales of firearms, ammunition, gun safes, and related accessories during an 11 day period each year; exempt

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 18, 2025

Senate committee substitute

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Steve Gooch Frank Ginn Randy Robertson Russ GoodmanJohn KennedyLarry Walker Blake Tillery Bo Hatchett Ben Watson Drew Echols Chuck Payne Ricky Williams Timothy Bearden Sam Watson Bill Cowsert Clint Dixon Ed Setzler

SB48: Disclosure and Dissemination of Criminal Records; a judicial procedure for purging a person's involuntary hospitalization information; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Elena Parent

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Kim Jackson

SB49: Carrying and Possession of Firearms; offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; establish

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Elena Parent

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Nikki Merritt Sonya Halpern Ed HarbisonJason EstevesNan Orrock Josh McLaurin Randal Mangham Sheikh Rahman Sally Harrell

SB50: "PeachCare Plus Act of 2025"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: David Lucas

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Russ Goodman Harold Jones Elena ParentJason EstevesKim Jackson Sonya Halpern Ed Harbison Emanuel Jones Gail Davenport Kenya Wicks Josh McLaurin RaShaun Kemp Tonya Anderson Freddie Sims Sally Harrell Nikki Merritt Nan Orrock Derek Mallow Sam Watson Sheikh Rahman Randal Mangham

SB51: State, County, and Municipal Road Systems; contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities; revise

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 19, 2026

House committee reassignment House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Clint Dixon Frank Ginn Emanuel Jones Sheikh Rahman Victor Anderson

SB52: "Timberlands Recovery, Exemption, and Earnings Stability (TREES) Act"; enact

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
April 2, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Russ Goodman

Co-sponsors: John KennedyBlake Tillery Steve Gooch Harold Jones Freddie Sims Kim Jackson Jason Anavitarte Billy Hickman Bill Cowsert Sam Watson Drew Echols Max Burns Matt Brass Chuck Payne Carden Summers Lee AndersonJason EstevesMichael Rhett Ricky Williams RaShaun Kemp Ed Setzler Sally Harrell David Lucas Josh McLaurin Ben Watson Nikki Merritt Elena Parent Tonya Anderson Gail Davenport Kenya Wicks Clint Dixon Ed Harbison Sheikh RahmanNabilah Islam ParkesSonya Halpern Bruce Williamson

SB53: Department of Public Safety; establishment of a program to educate the public on safe storage of firearms, contingent upon funding; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Emanuel Jones

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Freddie Sims David Lucas Nan Orrock Elena Parent Kenya Wicks Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Gail Davenport Donzella James Nikki Merritt RaShaun Kemp Sonya Halpern

SB54: State Board of Education; establishment of a program and state-wide database relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 29, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Emanuel Jones

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Freddie Sims David Lucas Nan Orrock Gail Davenport Kenya Wicks Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Donzella James Nikki Merritt RaShaun Kemp Sonya Halpern Elena Parent

SB55: "Dignity and Pay Act"; enact

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 1, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Billy Hickman

Co-sponsors: Sonya HalpernJason EstevesShawn Still Drew Echols Elena Parent Clint Dixon Sharon Cooper

SB56: Georgia State Indemnification Fund; the Department of Administrative Services to purchase annuities for the payment of indemnification claims; authorize

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 14, 2025

Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: John Albers Randy RobertsonJohn KennedySteve Gooch Brian Strickland Billy Hickman Blake Tillery Frank Ginn Max Burns Chuck Payne Drew Echols Sam Watson Timothy Bearden Shawn Still Marty Harbin Russ Goodman Greg Dolezal Bo Hatchett Lee Anderson Joseph Gullett

SB57: "Freedom of Speech and Belief Act"; enact

🗳 4 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Third Read
March 6, 2025

Senate committee substitute

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Greg Dolezal Brian Strickland Frank Ginn Max Burns Billy Hickman Ricky Williams Marty Harbin Jason Anavitarte Russ Goodman Bo Hatchett Steve Gooch Chuck Hufstetler

SB58: "Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act"; enact

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 9, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Chuck Hufstetler Kay Kirkpatrick Ben WatsonJohn KennedyCarden Summers Jason Anavitarte Billy Hickman Frank Ginn Max Burns Ricky Williams Bill Cowsert Chuck Payne Drew Echols Sam Watson Timothy Bearden Shawn Still Marty Harbin Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Rick Townsend

SB59: Bona Fide Conservation Use Property; a limitation on leased property; remove

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Vetoed by Governor
May 12, 2026

House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Billy Hickman Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Carden Summers Drew Echols Angie O'Steen

SB60: Pharmacy Benefits Managers; managers have a duty of care to insureds, health plans, and providers; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
January 30, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick Ben Watson Nan Orrock Brian Strickland