📜 Georgia Legislation

SB462: "Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act"; insurance coverage for certain out-of-network ambulance transportation service; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 31, 2026

House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Ben Watson Sally Harrell Bo Hatchett Sonya Halpern Chuck Hufstetler Kay Kirkpatrick Matt Reeves

SB463: Specialized Land Transactions; business enterprises or business enterprises controlled by natural born persons from owning an interest in more than 500 single-family residential properties; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Shawn Still Frank Ginn Bo Hatchett Chuck Hufstetler Brian Strickland Timothy Bearden Steve Gooch Kay Kirkpatrick Bill Cowsert Lee Anderson Drew Echols Jason T. Dickerson Blake Tillery Ben Watson Russ Goodman Devan Seabaugh

SB464: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; federal immigration authorities from utilizing certain technologies to identify individuals for certain purposes; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 5, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jaha Howard

Co-sponsors: RaShaun Kemp Randal Mangham Michael Rhett Nikki Merritt Sheikh RahmanNabilah Islam Parkes

SB465: Income Taxes; business enterprises that hire illegal aliens for large-scale projects from claiming certain tax credits associated with such projects; disqualify

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 10, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Steve Gooch

Co-sponsors: Drew Echols Frank Ginn Randy Robertson Russ Goodman Billy Hickman Carden Summers Ricky Williams Marty Harbin Matt Brass Jason T. Dickerson Timothy Bearden Bill Cowsert Max Burns Bo Hatchett Greg Dolezal Shawn Still Blake Tillery Ben Watson Lee Anderson Jason Anavitarte

SB466: Local Board of Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 6, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Timothy Bearden

Co-sponsors: John Albers

SB467: Minors; procedures to validate the age of certain persons using any app; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Children and Families

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 6, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Children and Families 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Bill Cowsert

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Bo Hatchett Randy Robertson Sam Watson Marty Harbin Chuck Hufstetler Chuck Payne Kay Kirkpatrick

SB468: Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; reporting requirements of sexual offenders; increase

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Bill Cowsert

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Bo Hatchett Marty Harbin Chuck Payne Chuck Hufstetler Sam Watson Steve Gooch Kay Kirkpatrick Timothy Bearden Tim Fleming

SB469: Board of Commissioners of Forsyth County; term limits for members; provide

🗳 3 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Greg Dolezal Brent Cox

SB470: "Emergency & Public Safety Signal Protection Act"; enact

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: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Timothy Bearden Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Payne Jason T. Dickerson Clint Crowe

SB471: Education; requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property; eliminate automatic repeal provision

Current disposition: Pending: House Education

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 6, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Bo Hatchett Ben Watson Carden Summers Russ Goodman Ricky Williams Max Burns Steve Gooch Shawn Still Jason T. Dickerson Drew Echols Matt Brass

SB472: Local Boards of Education; audit findings or findings by the state auditor of financial mismanagement or misconduct; provide for the suspension of members

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: Billy Hickman

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Blake Tillery Chuck Hufstetler Freddie Sims Carden Summers Max Burns Will Wade

SB473: Motor Vehicles and Traffic; submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; require

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Tabled
March 6, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Timothy Bearden Jason Anavitarte Bo Hatchett Bill Cowsert Matt Brass Steve Gooch Drew Echols Chuck Hufstetler Chuck Payne Clint Dixon Larry Walker

SB474: State Income Tax; overtime compensation from taxation; exclude

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 9, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Bo Hatchett Blake Tillery Brian Strickland Ricky Williams Steve Gooch Greg Dolezal Matt Brass Russ Goodman Shawn Still

SB475: Charter School Funding; local boards of education to treat local charter schools no less favorably than other local schools; expenditure of the proceeds of a special purpose local option sales tax; require

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
April 2, 2026

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

Author: RaShaun Kemp

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Chuck Payne Sonya Halpern Jaha Howard Ed Harbison Emanuel Jones Michael Rhett Chuck Hufstetler Carmen Rice

SB476: "Income Tax Reduction Act of 2026"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Chuck Hufstetler Randy Robertson Shawn Still Matt Brass Steve Gooch Max Burns Ricky Williams Chuck Payne Kay Kirkpatrick Carden Summers Timothy Bearden Jason T. Dickerson Drew Echols Sam Watson Russ Goodman Greg Dolezal Frank Ginn Bo Hatchett Bill Cowsert Ben Watson Mike Hodges John Albers Billy Hickman Clint Dixon Lee Anderson Brian Strickland Ed Setzler Marty Harbin David Lucas

SB477: Income Taxes; personal income tax rate; reduce

Current disposition: Pending: House Ways and Means

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ways and Means 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Blake Tillery

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Steve Gooch Randy Robertson Greg Dolezal Shawn Still Bo Hatchett Chuck Hufstetler Bill Cowsert Ben Watson Mike Hodges Chuck Payne Kay Kirkpatrick Carden Summers Russ Goodman Max Burns Ricky Williams Drew Echols Jason T. Dickerson Timothy Bearden Clint Dixon Lee Anderson Brian Strickland Marty Harbin Ed Setzler Billy Hickman Frank Ginn Matt Brass Sam Watson

SB478: Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset

Current disposition: Vetoed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Vetoed

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Larry Walker Lee Anderson Russ Goodman Steve Gooch Drew Echols Kay Kirkpatrick Shawn Still Clint Dixon Randy Robertson Mike Hodges Sheikh Rahman Lynn Smith

SB479: Compulsory Attendance; adopt a policy that students shall be granted not less than one excused absence for attending or participating in a civic or political event; require the local governing body

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 10, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: RaShaun Kemp

Co-sponsors: Randal Mangham Jaha Howard Kenya Wicks Harold Jones Josh McLaurin

SB480: "Georgia Custodial Interference Reform Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 10, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: John Albers

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Jason T. Dickerson

SB481: Medical Assistance; Medicaid coverage for heart and lung transplants when medically necessary; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 10, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Elena Parent

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Randal Mangham Kim Jackson Sally Harrell Sonya Halpern Tonya Anderson Kenya Wicks RaShaun Kemp Gail Davenport Nan Orrock Derek Mallow David Lucas Josh McLaurin

SB482: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; require

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Brian Strickland

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Timothy Bearden Blake Tillery Tonya Anderson Kenya Wicks Joseph Gullett

SB483: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered immigration officers to wear body cameras during public immigration enforcement functions; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 10, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Elena Parent

Co-sponsors: Randal Mangham Harold Jones Kim Jackson Nikki Merritt Nan Orrock Sonya Halpern Jaha Howard RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Josh McLaurin Sally HarrellNabilah Islam ParkesDerek Mallow

SB484: Certificated Professional Personnel; pathway to certification by the Professional Standards Commission for experienced teachers; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 11, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Hufstetler Ben Watson Mike Hodges

SB485: Professional Counselors; applicants for a license in social work enrolled in a master's degree program to take the master's social work licensing examination in their final semester of the program; authorize

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Kay Kirkpatrick Ed Setzler Randy Robertson Billy Hickman Chuck Hufstetler Max Burns Frank Ginn Bill Cowsert Carden Summers Mike Hodges Ben Watson Bo Hatchett Alan Powell

SB486: Laws and Statutes; provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Read Second Time
February 25, 2026

Author: Greg Dolezal

Co-sponsors: Timothy Bearden Jason T. Dickerson Carden Summers Matt Brass Chuck Hufstetler Mike Hodges Jason Anavitarte Chuck Payne Marty Harbin Max Burns Steve Gooch

SB487: Education Workforce Data Governance Advisory Committee; within the Office of Student Achievement; establish

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Read Second Time
February 19, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Author: Billy Hickman

Co-sponsors: Chuck Payne Clint Dixon Jason Anavitarte RaShaun Kemp

SB488: Torts; generative artificial intelligence systems shall constitute personal property for purposes of certain actions for product liability alleging injury to a minor; provide

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Tabled
March 6, 2026

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Marty Harbin Sally Harrell Brian Strickland Elena Parent

SB489: Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; allow to set monthly dues

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Russ Goodman

Co-sponsors: Sam Watson Carden Summers Clint Dixon Mike Hodges Shawn Still Lee Anderson Chuck Payne Randy Robertson Bo Hatchett Marty Harbin Charles Cannon

SB490: "Georgia Student Mental Health Days Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 11, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kenya Wicks

Co-sponsors: RaShaun Kemp Sally Harrell Harold Jones Randal Mangham Donzella James Tonya Anderson Nikki Merritt Jaha Howard

SB491: Cobb Judicial Circuit; assistant district attorneys; change the salaries

Current disposition: Pending: House Intragovernmental Coordination

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 26, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Intragovernmental Coordination 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Michael Rhett Kay Kirkpatrick Jaha Howard Donzella James

SB492: State Court of Cobb County; additional assistant solicitor positions; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House Intragovernmental Coordination

Last status update: House Second Readers
February 26, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Intragovernmental Coordination 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: Michael Rhett Kay Kirkpatrick Jaha Howard Donzella James

SB493: "Promise Scholarship Student Success and Transparency Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 11, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: RaShaun Kemp

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena Parent Freddie Sims Jaha Howard Derek Mallow Nikki MerrittNabilah Islam ParkesGail Davenport Ed Harbison Randal Mangham Tonya Anderson Sally Harrell Kenya Wicks

SB494: Board of Commissioners of Irwin County; the compensation of the board of commissioners; revise provisions

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Angie O'Steen

SB495: "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Children and Families

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 12, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Children and Families 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sally Harrell

Co-sponsors: Shawn Still Ed Setzler Bo Hatchett Marty Harbin Carden Summers Frank Ginn Ricky Williams Lee Anderson Elena Parent Harold Jones Ben Watson Clint Dixon Nikki Merritt Nan Orrock Russ GoodmanNabilah Islam ParkesJosh McLaurin Max Burns Blake Tillery Brian Strickland Chuck Payne Mike Hodges Billy Hickman Chuck Hufstetler Sonya Halpern Jason T. Dickerson Kenya Wicks Gail Davenport Tonya Anderson Jaha Howard Sam Watson Freddie Sims RaShaun Kemp Kim Jackson Ed Harbison Randal Mangham Drew Echols Derek Mallow Donzella James

SB496: Annexation of Territory; certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate State and Local Governmental Operations

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 12, 2026

Pending: 🏛 State and Local Governmental Operations 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Matt Brass

Co-sponsors: Bo Hatchett Timothy Bearden Jason Anavitarte Lee Anderson

SB497: School Students; written notification to a parent when a student receives certain noninstructional services from certain school employees; require

Current disposition: Pending: House Education

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 6, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Shawn Still Carden Summers Steve Gooch Drew Echols Ben Watson Blake Tillery Chuck Hufstetler Jason T. Dickerson Chuck Payne Max Burns Ricky Williams Lee Anderson Russ Goodman Sam Watson

SB498: Georgia Charter School Facilities Authority; establish

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Clint Dixon

Co-sponsors: Billy Hickman RaShaun Kemp Shawn Still Sonya Halpern Matt Dubnik

SB499: Dangerous Instrumentalities and Practices; prohibition on possessing a silencer; repeal

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Frank Ginn

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Shawn Still Chuck Payne Carden Summers Steve Gooch Mike Hodges Billy Hickman Ed Setzler Jason T. Dickerson Drew Echols Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Clint Dixon Randy Robertson Jason Ridley

SB500: Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base; expand to include data from licensed health care professionals

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Mike Hodges

Co-sponsors: Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Larry Walker Sally Harrell Billy Hickman Carden Summers Chuck Hufstetler Bo Hatchett Ricky Williams Rick Townsend

SB501: Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; update provisions

Current disposition: Pending: Senate

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

Senate committee substitute House committee substitute

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: John Albers Timothy Bearden Matt Brass Shawn Still Chuck Payne Billy Hickman Kay Kirkpatrick Russ Goodman Mike Hodges Brian Strickland Chuck Hufstetler Greg Dolezal Drew Echols Ben Watson Carden Summers Johnny Chastain

SB502: "The Affordability Act of 2026"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Nabilah Islam ParkesSally Harrell Nikki Merritt Sonya Halpern Nan Orrock Michael Rhett David Lucas Kenya Wicks Freddie Sims Derek Mallow Elena Parent RaShaun Kemp Josh McLaurin Tonya Anderson Randal Mangham

SB503: Insurance; rental home marketplace guarantees from the definition of property insurance; exempt

🗳 4 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

Author: Marty Harbin

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Randy Robertson Shawn Still RaShaun Kemp Chuck Hufstetler Ricky Williams Matt Reeves

SB504: Commissioner of Insurance; lobbying restrictions within five years after leaving office; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Nan Orrock Randal Mangham Ed Harbison Derek Mallow Tonya Anderson

SB505: "Georgia Prior Approval for Consumer Insurance Rates Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Nikki Merritt Kim Jackson Nan Orrock Elena Parent Randal Mangham Derek Mallow Tonya Anderson

SB506: Regulation of Rates; vehicle insurers from using any geographic classifications in vehicle insurance policies; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Nan Orrock Elena Parent Harold Jones Randal Mangham Nikki Merritt RaShaun Kemp Jaha Howard Ed Harbison Derek Mallow Tonya Anderson

SB507: Underwriting and Rate Risking; use of credit information and credit scores in underwriting, rating risks, adverse actions, or certain other actions by insurance companies; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Nan Orrock Harold Jones Randal Mangham Tonya Anderson Nikki Merritt RaShaun Kemp Jaha Howard Derek Mallow

SB508: "Community Housing Options Increase Efficiency (CHOICE) Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Government Oversight

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Government Oversight 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Elena Parent

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Kenya Wicks Sally Harrell Nan Orrock Kim Jackson Freddie Sims David Lucas Nikki MerrittNabilah Islam ParkesDerek Mallow RaShaun Kemp Josh McLaurin Tonya Anderson Michael Rhett Randal Mangham Donzella James

SB509: Insurance; certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Max Burns Jason T. Dickerson Randy Robertson Frank Ginn Lee Anderson Billy Hickman John Albers Bo Hatchett Bill Cowsert Chuck Payne Brian Strickland Matt Brass Freddie Sims Nikki Merritt Donzella James Tonya Anderson Sally Harrell Kenya Wicks Nan Orrock Elena Parent Sonya Halpern

SB510: Board of Education of Cobb County; future elections for members of the board of education shall be nonpartisan; provide

Current disposition: Introduced in Senate

Last status update: Senate Read Second Time
March 4, 2026

Senate committee reassignment

Author: Ed Setzler

Co-sponsors: John Albers Kay Kirkpatrick

SB511: "Georgia River Heritage Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Transportation

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Transportation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shawn Still

Co-sponsors: Chuck Hufstetler Kim Jackson Nan Orrock Sonya Halpern

SB512: "Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 17, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Drew Echols

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Blake Tillery Russ Goodman Sam Watson Timothy Bearden Shawn Still Josh McLaurin Chuck Hufstetler Bo Hatchett John Albers Lee Anderson

SB513: "Every Day Counts Act"; enact

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
April 2, 2026

House committee substitute House committee reassignment

Author: Jason T. Dickerson

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Jason Anavitarte Billy Hickman Clint Dixon RaShaun Kemp Freddie Sims Ricky Williams Marty Harbin Timothy Bearden Max Burns Sam Watson Chuck Hufstetler Frank Ginn Carden Summers John Albers Shawn Still Randy Robertson Lee Anderson Kay Kirkpatrick Scott Hilton

SB514: Primaries and Elections; use of ballot drop boxes; eliminate authorization

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Timothy Bearden

Co-sponsors: Ricky Williams Randy Robertson Greg Dolezal Matt Brass Jason T. Dickerson

SB515: "Quality Basic Education Act"; grants for educational programs; provisions relative to the teacher recruitment and retention tax credit program; revise

🗳 3 votes · 2 final

Current disposition: Pending: House

Last status update: House Third Readers
March 31, 2026

Senate committee substitute

Author: Billy Hickman

Co-sponsors: Chuck Payne Bo Hatchett Elena Parent Clint Dixon Carmen Rice

SB516: Elections and Primaries; Secretary of State to establish a grant program to assist counties with offsetting half of the cost associated with special elections; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jaha Howard

Co-sponsors: Nan Orrock RaShaun Kemp Tonya Anderson Kenya WicksNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman

SB517: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; use of immigration detention centers in this state for two years; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jaha Howard

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Nikki Merritt Nan Orrock RaShaun Kemp Tonya Anderson Kenya WicksNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman

SB518: Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for medically necessary treatments of alopecia universalis; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Shawn Still

SB519: Education; provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; revise

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Tonya Anderson

Co-sponsors: Jaha Howard RaShaun Kemp Russ Goodman Billy Hickman Chuck Payne Kenya Wicks Gail Davenport Kim Jackson

SB520: State Income Tax Rates; revise; Code Section 20-2A-4; repeal and reserve

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Jackson

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Nan Orrock Sally Harrell Kenya Wicks Tonya Anderson Randal Mangham Donzella James Michael Rhett Nikki Merritt Josh McLaurinNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Jaha Howard Ed Harbison Derek Mallow Gail Davenport David Lucas

SB521: Specialized Land Transactions; a residency requirement for board members and officers of condominium associations and property owners' associations; establish

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Economic Development and Tourism

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 18, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Economic Development and Tourism 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Donzella James

Co-sponsors: Nikki Merritt Michael Rhett Josh McLaurin Ed Harbison Sheikh Rahman Tonya Anderson Sonya Halpern Kim Jackson Gail Davenport

SB522: Excise Taxes on Rental Motor Vehicles; fee on rental motor vehicles; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Drew Echols

Co-sponsors: Russ Goodman Bo Hatchett Clint Dixon Billy Hickman Sonya Halpern Jason T. Dickerson Chuck Payne Randy Robertson Matt Brass

SB523: Education; public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to consider antisemitism in the same manner as discrimination based on religion; authorize

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

House committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Russ Goodman

Co-sponsors: Bill Cowsert Kay Kirkpatrick John Albers Blake Tillery Lee Anderson Matt Brass Mike Hodges Shawn Still Carden Summers Max Burns Chuck Hufstetler Billy Hickman Marty Harbin Sam Watson Brian Strickland Drew Echols Jason T. Dickerson Timothy Bearden Ben Watson Steve Gooch Sonya Halpern Elena Parent Deborah Silcox

SB524: License Plates; specialty license plate honoring Girl Scouts of Georgia; establish

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Marty Harbin

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Chuck Payne Kenya Wicks Billy Hickman Timothy Bearden John Albers Clint Crowe

SB525: Juvenile Code; recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Children and Families

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Children and Families 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon John Albers Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Timothy Bearden Blake Tillery Jason T. Dickerson Lee Anderson Matt Brass Shawn Still Chuck Payne

SB526: Mental Health; the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Health and Human Services

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Health and Human Services 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Matt Brass Brian Strickland Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Max Burns Jason T. Dickerson Lee Anderson Shawn Still Chuck Payne Russ Goodman

SB527: Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon John Albers Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Max Burns Jason T. Dickerson Lee Anderson Matt Brass Shawn Still Chuck Payne Joseph Gullett

SB528: Insurance; health benefit plans, policies, or contracts executed by the state to cover medically necessary orthotic devices and prosthetic devices and their materials and components; require

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Insurance and Labor

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Insurance and Labor 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Matt Brass Brian Strickland Billy Hickman Mike Hodges Max Burns Jason T. Dickerson Lee Anderson Shawn Still Chuck Payne

SB529: "Justice For Epstein Survivors Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Tonya Anderson Gail Davenport RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Jaha Howard Nan Orrock Josh McLaurin Kim Jackson

SB530: Georgia Property Tax Fairness Fund; create

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nabilah Islam Parkes

Co-sponsors: Harold Jones Tonya Anderson Gail Davenport RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Nan Orrock Jaha Howard Sheikh Rahman Nikki Merritt Kim Jackson

SB531: Electors; convictions for offenses involving the purchase, possession, or control of certain controlled substances shall not prevent persons from registering, remaining registered, or voting; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Elena Parent Sonya Halpern Tonya Anderson Gail Davenport RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Jaha Howard Nan Orrock Josh McLaurin Kim JacksonNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Nikki Merritt

SB532: Proceedings; defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

House committee substitute

Author: Sonya Halpern

Co-sponsors: Elena Parent Tonya Anderson Gail Davenport RaShaun Kemp Kenya Wicks Jaha Howard Nan Orrock Harold JonesNabilah Islam ParkesSheikh Rahman Nikki Merritt Kim Jackson Jasmine Clark

SB533: Elections and Primaries; certain nonresident electors to vote in municipal elections of such municipality; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Billy Hickman Jason Anavitarte Blake Tillery Randy Robertson Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Bo Hatchett Steve Gooch Mike Hodges Ricky Williams Sam Watson Chuck Hufstetler Chuck Payne Clint Dixon

SB534: Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; provide for creation

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 19, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Nikki Merritt

Co-sponsors: Nabilah Islam ParkesKim Jackson RaShaun Kemp Harold Jones Kenya Wicks Freddie Sims Josh McLaurin

SB535: Mental Health; the re-creation of community service boards; provide

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Senate committee substitute Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Kay Kirkpatrick

Co-sponsors: Sharon Cooper

SB536: "Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Ethics

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Ethics 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Nikki Merritt Elena Parent Randal Mangham Nan Orrock Kim Jackson Kenya Wicks Michael Rhett Jaha Howard Ed Harbison Emanuel Jones Sheikh RahmanNabilah Islam ParkesGail Davenport Sonya Halpern Donzella James

SB537: Education; schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Marty Harbin

Co-sponsors: Chuck Payne Shawn Still Ricky Williams Billy Hickman Timothy Bearden John Albers Max Burns Mike Hodges Jason T. Dickerson Drew Echols Sam Watson

SB538: "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act"; enact

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Natural Resources and the Environment

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Natural Resources and the Environment 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chuck Hufstetler

Co-sponsors: Ricky Williams Kay Kirkpatrick Kim Jackson Mike Hodges Elena Parent

SB539: Sales and Use Taxes; certain baby products and feminine hygiene products from taxation; exempt

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Finance

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 20, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Finance 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Clint Dixon Bo Hatchett Chuck Payne Russ Goodman Jason Anavitarte Max Burns Sam Watson

SB540: Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require

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: Jason Anavitarte

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Shawn Still Brian Strickland Ben Watson Marty Harbin Jason T. Dickerson Timothy Bearden Todd Jones

SB541: Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Interstate Cooperation

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 24, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Interstate Cooperation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Josh McLaurin

Co-sponsors: Nikki Merritt Sheikh Rahman Ed Harbison Nan Orrock RaShaun Kemp Tonya Anderson Frank Ginn Ricky Williams John Albers Drew Echols Shawn Still Marty Harbin Clint Dixon Harold Jones Chuck Payne Carden Summers Freddie Sims Russ Goodman Lee Anderson Sonya Halpern Jaha Howard Mike Hodges Michael Rhett Ed Setzler Kim Jackson Chuck Hufstetler Derek MallowNabilah Islam ParkesRandal Mangham Billy Hickman Max Burns David Lucas Sam Watson Gail Davenport Jason T. Dickerson Greg Dolezal Kay Kirkpatrick Donzella James Elena Parent

SB542: Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

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: Randy Robertson

Co-sponsors: Bo Hatchett Brian Strickland Kay Kirkpatrick Billy Hickman John Albers Max Burns Russ Goodman Drew Echols Lee Anderson Chuck Payne Blake Tillery Timothy Bearden Jason Anavitarte Mike Hodges Ben Watson Steve Gooch Chuck Hufstetler Matt Brass Marty Harbin Larry Walker Jason T. Dickerson Clint Dixon Carden Summers Chuck Efstration

SB543: Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Butts County; required to read an ordinance, resolution, or other matter before the board at one meeting prior to the adoption; provide

🗳 3 votes · 1 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

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

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Brian Strickland Clint Crowe

SB544: Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Brian Strickland Clint Crowe

SB545: Butts County; a homestead exemption from Butts County ad valorem taxes for county purposes; provide

🗳 2 votes

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Brian Strickland Clint Crowe

SB546: Death Investigations; include microscopic and toxicology studies and immunization records in the investigation of a sudden and unexpected death of a child; require coroner and medical examiners

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Public Safety

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 24, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Public Safety 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Greg Dolezal Lee Anderson Marty Harbin Brian Strickland

SB547: Offenses of Pimping and Pandering; modify the penalties

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 6, 2026

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Brian Strickland

Co-sponsors: Randy Robertson Bo Hatchett Timothy Bearden Ricky Williams John Albers Tyler Smith

SB548: Fraud and Related Offenses; certain for profit organizations from the term "credit repair services organization"; exempt

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 24, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Banking and Financial Institutions 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Jason T. Dickerson Mike Hodges Ricky Williams Shawn Still Steve Gooch Russ Goodman Freddie Sims Lee Anderson Marty Harbin Billy Hickman Frank Ginn Brian Strickland Larry Walker

SB549: Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; covered governmental entities from providing funding or resources in support of the operation of immigration detention centers; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Interstate Cooperation

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 24, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Interstate Cooperation 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Jaha Howard

Co-sponsors: RaShaun Kemp Sally Harrell Kenya Wicks Tonya Anderson

SB550: Torts; manufacturers of firearms relative to absence or inclusion of safety features in certain instances; limit liability

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 24, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Carden Summers

Co-sponsors: Steve Gooch Russ Goodman Jason T. Dickerson Frank Ginn Jason Anavitarte Chuck Hufstetler

SB551: Standard, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food; eggs; repeal provisions

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

Last status update: Senate Date Signed by Governor
May 6, 2026

Sent to Governor Governor approved Became law

Author: Sam Watson

Co-sponsors: Lee Anderson Drew Echols Russ Goodman Mike Cameron

SB552: "True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact

🗳 4 votes · 3 final

Current disposition: Signed by Governor

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

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

Author: Ben Watson

Co-sponsors: Brian Strickland Bill Cowsert Jason Anavitarte Larry Walker Shawn Still Frank Ginn Billy Hickman Steven McNeel John Albers Timothy Bearden Randy Robertson Jason T. Dickerson Ed Setzler Drew Echols Greg Dolezal Russ Goodman Ricky Williams Mike Hodges Matt Brass Bo Hatchett Chuck Payne Max Burns Lee Anderson Carden Summers Steve Gooch Chuck Hufstetler Kay Kirkpatrick Clint Dixon Blake Tillery Marty Harbin Jesse Petrea

SB553: Professions and Businesses; repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors and enact a new Chapter 14

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: Bo Hatchett

Co-sponsors: Larry Walker Bill Cowsert Matt Brass Chuck Payne Ricky Williams Drew Echols Jason T. Dickerson Mike Hodges Timothy Bearden Russ Goodman Ben Watson Kay Kirkpatrick Chuck Hufstetler Steve Gooch Lee Anderson Steven McNeel Shawn Still Greg Dolezal Max Burns John Albers Randy Robertson Jason Anavitarte Devan Seabaugh

SB554: Early Care and Learning; a grant program to expand access to child care and preschool programs; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: Jason Anavitarte Sonya Halpern Tonya Anderson Billy Hickman Randy Robertson

SB555: War Veterans Home; the admission of eligible nonveteran residents to a Georgia War Veterans' Home under certain circumstances; authorize

Current disposition: Pending: House

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

House committee reassignment House committee substitute

Author: Ricky Williams

Co-sponsors: Chuck Payne Bill Cowsert Max Burns Frank Ginn Carden Summers John Albers Shawn Still Larry Walker Greg Dolezal Mike Hodges Russ Goodman Josh Bonner

SB556: HOPE Scholarship; the inclusion of advanced placement and international baccalaureate fine arts courses in the calculation of grade point averages; provide

🗳 4 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: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: Shawn Still Ricky Williams Freddie Sims Billy Hickman Scott Hilton

SB557: Education; various provisions regarding student discipline and working conditions of teachers and other school personnel; revise

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Education and Youth

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Education and Youth 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Chuck Payne

Co-sponsors: John Albers Jason Anavitarte Carden Summers Billy Hickman Shawn Still Russ Goodman Drew Echols

SB558: Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Judiciary

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Judiciary 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Harold Jones

Co-sponsors: Derek Mallow Ed Harbison Jaha Howard Sally Harrell Elena Parent Kim Jackson Nan Orrock Tonya Anderson RaShaun Kemp Emanuel Jones Kenya Wicks Michael Rhett Donzella James Randal Mangham Gail Davenport Nikki Merritt Josh McLaurinNabilah Islam ParkesDavid Lucas

SB559: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit

Current disposition: Pending: Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities

Last status update: Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Regulated Industries and Utilities 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Sheikh Rahman

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

SB560: County Board of Education of DeKalb County; provisions governing the use of third party search firms in selecting a superintendent; provide

Current disposition: Pending: House Intragovernmental Coordination

Last status update: House Second Readers
March 6, 2026

Pending: 🏛 Intragovernmental Coordination 📅 Not Scheduled

Author: Emanuel Jones

Co-sponsors: Kim Jackson Tonya Anderson Randal Mangham Sally Harrell Elena Parent