📜 Georgia Legislation

SB162: Georgia Composite Medical Board; implement an automated credentialing system for healthcare providers in this state; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 5, 2026

+4 House committee reassignment House committee reassignment House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Blake Tillery Larry Walker Sharon Cooper

SB163: Brady Law Regulations; standards for bringing an action against the government for an unauthorized act relating to regulation of weapons; revise

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 25, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Colton Moore

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Carden Summers Blake Tillery Brian Strickland Steve GoochBrandon BeachGreg Dolezal Matt Brass Randy Robertson Drew Echols Bo Hatchett Ricky Williams Clint Dixon Russ Goodman Tyler Smith

SB164: Trade Practices; surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 13, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Kim Jackson Derek Mallow RaShaun KempNabilah Islam ParkesMichael Rhett Donzella James Elena Parent Kenya Wicks Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Randal Mangham

SB165: Minors; social media and internet safety; account termination upon the request of minors or their parents or guardians; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Children and Families

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 13, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Children and Families 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones RaShaun Kemp Kim Jackson Nan Orrock Michael Rhett Donzella James Elena Parent Kenya Wicks Randal Mangham

SB166: Counties; ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise provisions

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Read Second Time
February 9, 2026

Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: RaShaun Kemp Sonya Halpern Harold Jones Kenya WicksNabilah Islam ParkesMichael Rhett Kim Jackson Donzella James Elena Parent Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Freddie Sims Sheikh Rahman Gail Davenport

SB167: Commerce and Trade; private entities that employ certain AI systems to guard against discrimination caused by such systems; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 13, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development and Tourism 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones RaShaun KempNabilah Islam ParkesMichael Rhett Donzella James Elena Parent Kenya Wicks Sally Harrell Randal Mangham

SB168: Individual Tax Rates; reduction of the state income tax over time; revise provisions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Colton Moore

SB169: Professions and Businesses; certain education and training requirements for the performance of dry needling; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shawn Still

SB170: Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; create

🗳 5 votes · 5 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: Kim Jackson

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Carden Summers Sonya Halpern Angie O'Steen

SB171: Quality Basic Education Act; State Board of Education to develop an advanced mathematics pathway; require

Current disposition: Pending: House Education

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 26, 2026

Senate committee substitute Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute

Pending: 🏛 Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Billy Hickman Max Burns RaShaun Kemp Chuck Payne Sonya Halpern Shawn Still Ed Setzler Elena Parent Donzella James Clint Dixon Freddie Sims Ricky Williams Timothy Bearden Bo Hatchett Sally Harrell

SB172: Speed Detection Devices; all laws relative to enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; repeal

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Derek Mallow

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Sam Watson Nikki Merritt Carden Summers Sheikh Rahman

SB173: Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

Last status update: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
April 2, 2026

House committee substitute

Author: Josh McLaurin

Co-sponsors: Blake Tillery Brian StricklandJason EstevesElena Parent Harold Jones Stan Gunter

SB174: Conduct of Proceedings in Criminal Trials; legislative intent; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Josh McLaurin

SB175: Elections and Primaries; use of ranked-choice voting; prohibit

🗳 4 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 31, 2026

House committee substitute House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachMatt Brass Russ Goodman Mike Hodges Marty Harbin Shawn Still Drew Echols Ricky Williams Ed Setzler Sam Watson Alan Powell

SB176: "Victims of Wrongful Incarceration Compensation Act"; establish

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: John Albers Carden Summers Ricky Williams Clint Dixon Chuck Hufstetler Chuck Payne Mike Hodges Lee Anderson

SB177: Government Transparency and Campaign Finance; transparency in foreign funded political activities within the state; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 16, 2026

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

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: John Albers Max Burns Randy Robertson Ricky Williams Sam Watson Lee Anderson Shawn Still Ed Setzler Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Ben Watson Bill Cowsert Clint Dixon Carden Summers Timothy Bearden Marty Harbin Steve Gooch Joseph Gullett

SB178: State Depository Board; allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Banking and Financial Institutions 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachClint DixonJason Esteves

SB179: Education; the academic and disciplinary records of each transferring student shall be provided within five days; require

🗳 4 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

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

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Bill CowsertJohn KennedyFrank Ginn Russ Goodman Billy Hickman Randal Mangham Chuck Hufstetler Bethany Ballard

SB180: High Demand Apprenticeship Program; opportunities for apprenticeship sponsors to enter into apprenticeship program contracts with State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Bill Cowsert Max Burns Ed Setzler Jason Anavitarte Ricky Williams Matt Dubnik

SB181: Education; public schools and public postsecondary institutions shall not accept funding from or enter into contracts with foreign adversaries; provide

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute Senate committee reassignment

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Max Burns Bill Cowsert Steve Gooch Billy Hickman Carden Summers Timothy Bearden Randy Robertson

SB182: "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready Communities Act"; enact

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Taken from Table
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Sonya Halpern

Co-sponsors: Brandon BeachRuss Goodman Harold Jones Elena Parent Sam Watson Derek Mallow

SB183: Sales and Use Taxes; certain baby products from taxation; exempt

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Derek MallowJason EstevesBo Hatchett Matt Brass Kim Jackson

SB184: "Georgia Anti-Squatting Act of 2025"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Ed Setzler Carden Summers Marty Harbin

SB185: Correctional Institutions of State and Counties; use of state funds or resources for certain treatments for state inmates; prohibit

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 8, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch John Albers Carden Summers Max Burns Chuck Hufstetler Chuck Payne Ricky Williams Mike Hodges Frank Ginn Russ Goodman Blake Tillery Drew Echols Brian Strickland Marty Harbin Lee Anderson Bo HatchettBrandon BeachJason Anavitarte Matt Brass Ben Watson Scott Hilton

SB186: Hospitals and Related Institutions; assisted living communities and personal care homes to enroll as Medicaid providers; permit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Esteves

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena ParentNabilah Islam ParkesRaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Donzella James Gail Davenport Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Nikki Merritt Tonya Anderson Michael Rhett Ed Harbison Josh McLaurin

SB187: State Income Tax; amount of tax credits available for qualified caregiving expenses; increase

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Esteves

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Kim Jackson Elena ParentNabilah Islam ParkesRaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Donzella James Gail Davenport Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Nikki Merritt Tonya Anderson Michael Rhett Ed Harbison Josh McLaurin

SB188: Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Esteves

Co-sponsors: Harold JonesNabilah Islam ParkesKim Jackson RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Donzella James Gail Davenport Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Nikki Merritt Elena Parent Tonya Anderson Michael Rhett Ed Harbison Josh McLaurin

SB189: Department of Community Affairs; to develop and maintain a publicly accessible data base of legal notices; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Gail Davenport Michael RhettJason Esteves

SB190: Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation; certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House Game, Fish & Parks

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 10, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Pending: 🏛 Game, Fish & Parks 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kenya Wicks

Co-sponsors: Nikki Merritt Ed Harbison Josh McLaurin Emanuel Jones RaShaun Kemp Nan Orrock David LucasJason EstevesDonzella James Sally Harrell Sonya Halpern Kim Jackson Elena Parent Tonya Anderson Chuck Payne Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Randal Mangham

SB191: Employment Security; certain notice provisions relating to benefits and appeals; revise

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Drew Echols Chuck Hufstetler Larry Walker Jutt Howard

SB192: "Georgia Health Insurance Affordability and Consumer Protection Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Esteves

Co-sponsors: Sonya Halpern Harold Jones Kim Jackson Elena Parent Nan Orrock Tonya Anderson Sally Harrell RaShaun Kemp Gail Davenport Josh McLaurin Michael Rhett Nikki Merritt Kenya Wicks Randal Mangham Donzella James Sheikh Rahman Freddie SimsNabilah Islam ParkesDavid Lucas Ed Harbison Emanuel Jones

SB193: State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; establish the adult workforce high school diploma program; authorize

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: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: Bo Hatchett Ed Harbison John AlbersBrandon BeachRandy Robertson Brian Strickland Houston Gaines

SB194: Alcoholic Beverages and Motor Vehicles and Traffic; production of distilled spirits by a person in his or her private residence; authorize

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: John Albers

SB195: Pharmacies; pharmacists are authorized to dispense preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis under certain conditions; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 5, 2026

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

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick Ben Watson Elena Parent Nan Orrock Mark Newton

SB196: "Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nan Orrock

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Elena Parent Harold Jones Sonya Halpern Nikki Merritt Kenya WicksJason EstevesJosh McLaurin Gail Davenport Michael Rhett Randal ManghamNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Ed Harbison David Lucas Emanuel Jones Tonya Anderson

SB197: "End Public Funding of Misinformation Act"' enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nan Orrock

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Harold Jones Sonya Halpern Nikki MerrittJason EstevesKenya Wicks Josh McLaurin Gail Davenport Michael Rhett Randal ManghamNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Ed Harbison David Lucas Emanuel Jones Tonya Anderson

SB198: Georgia Legislative Retirement System; board of trustees of the system to increase benefit multipliers for members; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House Retirement

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 9, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Retirement 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick Ricky Williams Carden Summers Bill Cowsert Ed Setzler Billy Hickman Max Burns Marty Harbin Mike Hodges Frank Ginn Larry Walker Shawn Still David Lucas Freddie Sims Gail Davenport Nan Orrock

SB199: State Ethics Commission; shall not accept or reject complaints made against candidates 60 days prior to an election; provide

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: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Max Burns Russ Goodman Ricky WilliamsJohn KennedyLee Anderson Shawn Still Matt Brass Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Charles Cannon

SB200: Persons and Their Rights; that life is valued and protected from the moment of conception; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Colton Moore

SB201: Consumer Transactions; increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 8, 2025

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

Author: Larry Walker

Co-sponsors: Russ Goodman Mike Hodges Blake Tillery Sam Watson Carden Summers Billy Hickman Chuck Payne Brian Strickland Max Burns Ed Setzler Matt Brass Randy Robertson Lee Anderson Kay Kirkpatrick Ricky Williams Frank Ginn Drew Echols Timothy Bearden Marty Harbin Shawn Still Bo HatchettBrandon BeachJohn KennedyJason Anavitarte Steve Gooch Leesa Hagan

SB202: Discovery; discovery in misdemeanor cases; change provisions

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Tabled
March 6, 2026

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Russ Goodman Donzella James

SB203: "Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Chuck Hufstetler Ricky Williams Sonya Halpern Carden Summers Clint Dixon Ed Setzler

SB204: Criminal Procedure; offenses that are not serious violent felonies, sexual felonies, or other certain offenses to be charged by accusation of the district attorney; allow

🗳 5 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 Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: Colton Moore

Co-sponsors: Michael Rhett Elena Parent Donzella James Sheikh Rahman Alan Powell

SB205: Insurance; pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; require coverage for healthcare services

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Mike Hodges Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Lee Anderson Russ Goodman

SB206: "South Georgia Energy Authority Act"; enact

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 13, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Blake Tillery Noel Williams

SB207: Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create

🗳 6 votes · 6 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Brian Strickland

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Jason Anavitarte Bill Cowsert Kay Kirkpatrick Elena Parent Kim Jackson Blake Tillery John Albers Carden Summers Ben Watson Ed Setzler Max Burns Chuck Payne Tyler Smith

SB208: State Government; regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; authorize and provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Billy Hickman

SB209: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; members of the Public School Employees Retirement System to make an irrevocable election to become members; permit certain persons

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Tabled
March 6, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Author: Russ Goodman

Co-sponsors: Ricky Williams Drew Echols Elena Parent Billy Hickman Michael Rhett Harold Jones Sam Watson Freddie Sims

SB210: Board of Commissioners of Douglas County; filling of vacancies on the board of commissioners; change provisions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State and Local Governmental Operations

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 State and Local Governmental Operations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

SB211: "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

Co-sponsors: Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Gail Davenport Emanuel Jones Ed Harbison Randal Mangham Nan Orrock Sonya Halpern Kim Jackson Elena Parent RaShaun Kemp

SB212: "Quality Basic Education Act"; disclosure of public student directory information to political candidates or persons or groups acting on their behalf; prohibit

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

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: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Max Burns John Albers Mike Hodges Billy Hickman Todd Jones

SB213: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" commercial cheating services that target students and examinees seeking a professional license as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice; ban

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Bill Cowsert John Albers Michael Rhett Carden Summers Frank Ginn Steve Gooch Randy Robertson Ed Harbison Greg Dolezal Max Burns Charles Martin

SB214: Elections and Primaries; electors to cast physical absentee on-request ballots as an alternative to using other authorized means of casting in-person votes; authorize

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
April 2, 2026

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Max Burns

Co-sponsors: Ricky WilliamsColton MooreMarty Harbin Steve Gooch Sam Watson Victor Anderson

SB215: State Bar of Georgia; responsibilities of the administrative arm of the Supreme Court relative to the practice of law in this state; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Drew Echols Steve Gooch Russ Goodman Kay Kirkpatrick

SB216: Georgia Judicial Retirement System; membership in the system for individuals employed as the director of the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Blake Tillery Brian Strickland Max Burns Ed Setzler Billy Hickman Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Payne Marty Harbin Russ Goodman Shawn Still Joseph Gullett

SB217: 'Healthy Start"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena ParentJason EstevesKim Jackson Sonya Halpern Sally Harrell Randal Mangham Kenya Wicks Freddie Sims Donzella James RaShaun Kemp David Lucas Gail Davenport Sheikh Rahman Michael Rhett

SB218: Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission; shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the Administrative Office of the Courts; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

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

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Brian Strickland Steve Gooch Larry Walker Timothy BeardenJohn KennedyJoseph Gullett

SB219: "Restroom Access Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

Co-sponsors: Sheikh Rahman Gail Davenport Emanuel Jones Ed Harbison Randal Mangham Nan Orrock Sonya Halpern Kim Jackson

SB220: "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact

🗳 9 votes · 4 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

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

Author: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Bo Hatchett Brian Strickland Kim Jackson Emanuel Jones Freddie Sims David LucasBrandon BeachSheikh Rahman Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Harold Jones Elena ParentColton MooreRuss Goodman Josh McLaurin Ricky Williams Lee Anderson Mark Newton

SB221: Massage Therapy Practice; the number of education hours applicable to licensed massage therapists; increase

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Carden Summers Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Hufstetler

SB222: Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Gail Davenport

Co-sponsors: Freddie Sims Tonya Anderson Harold Jones Derek Mallow Randal Mangham Kenya Wicks RaShaun Kemp Sheikh Rahman Michael Rhett Emanuel Jones

SB223: "Pro People, Pro Business Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Elena Parent Sonya HalpernJason EstevesNan Orrock Derek Mallow

SB224: "Donna's Law"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sally Harrell

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Elena Parent

SB225: Education; discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tonya Anderson

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Nikki Merritt Kenya Wicks Freddie Sims Gail Davenport Matt Brass Sonya Halpern Elena Parent Derek MallowJason EstevesRandal Mangham RaShaun Kemp Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Ed Harbison Russ Goodman

SB226: Peach State Saves Programs; provide for creation

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Retirement

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Retirement 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Ricky Williams Max Burns Carden Summers John Albers Randy Robertson Nan Orrock Brian Strickland Mike Hodges Chuck Payne Sam Watson Sonya Halpern Elena Parent

SB227: Labor and Industrial Relations; protections for freelance workers; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Josh McLaurin

SB228: State Depositories; State Depository Board to allow the state treasurer to invest in bitcoin; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Banking and Financial Institutions 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Esteves

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Elena Parent Derek Mallow Harold Jones Greg Dolezal

SB229: Alcoholic Beverages; the issuance of wholesale consumable hemp licenses to wholesale dealers of alcoholic beverages; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Russ Goodman Sam Watson Carden Summers

SB230: Condominiums; maximum amount of insurance deductibles payable by unit owners; remove the limitation

🗳 2 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 20, 2026

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

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Marty Harbin Ed Harbison Larry Walker Matt Reeves

SB231: Firearms; activities relating to such that occur at a sport shooting range; negligent acts of a third party involving the use of a weapon, firearm; limit liability of a weapons, firearms, or ammunition manufacturer, trade assoc.

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Timothy Bearden Randy Robertson Russ Goodman Sam Watson Carden Summers Drew EcholsColton MooreClint Dixon

SB232: Disposition of Property Seized; destruction of a firearm discharged at a person under 18 years of age; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 21, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Emanuel Jones

Co-sponsors: Freddie Sims David Lucas Gail Davenport Kenya Wicks Michael Rhett Sheikh Rahman Donzella James

SB233: Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission; revise the subcommittees

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: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: Sharon Cooper

SB234: City of Dalton; independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption

🗳 4 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: Kasey Carpenter

SB235: Whitfield County; school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; provide a homestead exemption

🗳 4 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: Kasey Carpenter

SB236: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; certain students whose parents or guardians are on active duty are eligible for enrollment in the public school of the attendance zone in which they intend to reside; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute House committee reassignment

Author: Kenya Wicks

Co-sponsors: Chuck Payne Nikki Merritt Russ Goodman Matt BrassJason EstevesTonya Anderson Michael Rhett Donzella James Ed Harbison Derek Mallow Gail Davenport Freddie Sims David Clark

SB237: Newton County Public Facilities Authority; contracts and borrowing of funds; revise provisions

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 13, 2025

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Brian Strickland

Co-sponsors: Tonya Anderson Tim Fleming

SB238: Rockdale County; board of commissioners; increase the board of commissioners to five members

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: Tonya Anderson

Co-sponsors: Rhonda Taylor

SB239: Funeral Directors and Establishments; funeral directors be licensed embalmers; remove the requirement

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 12, 2026

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

Author: Larry Walker

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Marty Harbin Derek Mallow Ricky Williams Alan Powell

SB240: Georgia Native Plant Month; designate April of each year

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported
March 16, 2026

Senate committee reassignment Senate committee substitute

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Bill Cowsert Randy Robertson Max Burns Deborah Silcox

SB241: Funeral Directors; organic human reduction as a means of disposing of deceased human bodies; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Derek Mallow Randy Robertson Elena Parent Alan Powell

SB242: Capitol Art Standards Commission; placement of a monument in honor of the Honorable Clarence Thomas within the Nathan Deal Judicial Center; provide

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Taken from Table
January 12, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Ben Watson Steve Gooch Randy Robertson Brian Strickland Greg Dolezal Timothy Bearden Bill Cowsert Matt BrassJohn Kennedy

SB243: Back the Blue Fund; authorized use of money; revise

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Recommitted
January 12, 2026

Senate committee substitute Senate committee reassignment

Author: Larry Walker

Co-sponsors: John Albers Randy Robertson Frank Ginn Bill Cowsert Chuck Payne Billy Hickman Ben Watson Chuck Hufstetler Mike Hodges Marty Harbin Brian Strickland Clint Dixon Shawn Still Drew Echols

SB244: Criminal Proceedings; the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs in a criminal case to the defendant upon such defendant making a successful motion to disqualify the prosecuting attorney for misconduct in connection with the case; provide

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: Brandon Beach

Co-sponsors: John Albers Carden Summers Randy Robertson Blake Tillery Ed Setzler Lee Anderson Mike Hodges Greg Dolezal Chuck Payne Drew Echols Marty Harbin Brian Strickland Russ Goodman Bo Hatchett Charles Martin

SB245: Grandparents; include within the category of persons who may seek to revoke or amend an existing grandparent visitation order

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 13, 2025

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Mike Hodges

Co-sponsors: John KennedyKay Kirkpatrick John Albers Billy Hickman Bo Hatchett Rick Townsend

SB246: "Reproductive Freedom Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sally Harrell

Co-sponsors: Kenya Wicks Harold Jones Kim Jackson Tonya Anderson Nan Orrock RaShaun Kemp Sonya Halpern Donzella James Nikki Merritt Freddie Sims Emanuel JonesNabilah Islam ParkesDerek Mallow Josh McLaurin Elena Parent David Lucas Sheikh Rahman Ed Harbison Gail Davenport Michael Rhett Randal ManghamJason Esteves

SB247: Sick, Personal, and Maternity Leave for Teachers; the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers may take for personal or professional reasons; increase

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Steve GoochJohn KennedyBilly Hickman Greg Dolezal Clint Dixon

SB248: Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards; establish and provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Marty Harbin Chuck Payne Billy Hickman

SB249: "Quality Basic Education Act,"; beginning in the 2031-2032 school year, a computer science course shall be a high school graduation requirement; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Max Burns Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Shawn Still

SB250: Wesley's Law Grant Program; provide for the creation of and establish a purpose

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Max Burns Ed Setzler Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Shawn Still

SB251: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; rent pricing for residential properties; encourage transparency and fairness

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development and Tourism 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Jackson

Co-sponsors: Russ Goodman

SB252: Real and Personal Property; conveyance of municipal property interests to independent school systems; provide

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: Sonya Halpern

Co-sponsors: Nan Orrock Josh McLaurinJason EstevesRuss Goodman Clint Dixon Betsy Holland

SB253: State Board of Education; establish a three-year pilot robotics program for eligible public schools; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 26, 2025

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sonya Halpern

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Billy Hickman RaShaun Kemp Shawn Still Nan Orrock

SB254: "Georgia Hemp Farming Act,"; delta-9-THC in consumable hemp products; provide milligram limits

🗳 3 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 18, 2026

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

Author: Bill Cowsert

Co-sponsors: Alan Powell

SB255: General Assembly; authorization of statutory investigatory powers to certain committees of the General Assembly; codify a process

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: Bill Cowsert

Co-sponsors: Rob Leverett

SB256: Electric Membership Corporation; disclose certain acquisitions and other information to its members within a certain time frame; require

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: Bill Cowsert

Co-sponsors: Charles Martin

SB257: Department of Human Services; adopt and implement affordable family housing assistance programs; authorize local governments

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Children and Families

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

Pending: 🏛 Children and Families 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

SB258: Access to Midwife-led Birth Centers Grant Program; establish

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

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

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

SB259: Juvenile Code; certain procedures to be followed when there is a determination of suspected child abuse or neglect; provide

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: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: Greg Dolezal Kay Kirkpatrick Ricky Williams Mike Hodges Blake Tillery Sam Watson Max Burns Jason Anavitarte Donzella James Michael Rhett Chuck PayneBrandon BeachKim Jackson Russ Goodman Brian Strickland Kenya Wicks Randy RobertsonMandi Ballinger

SB260: Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority; create

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
March 27, 2026

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

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Matt Brass Ben Watson Randy RobertsonBrandon BeachBlake Tillery Beth Camp