Georgia Bills

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 590: Animal Protection; protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; strengthen

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mike Hodges (R) Clint Dixon (R) Chuck Payne (R) Sally Harrell (D) Brian Strickland (R)

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HR 1444: Jerry Hoy Memorial Highway; Fulton County; dedicate

This bill designates a specific segment of State Route 14 (from State Route 3 to Haynes Street SW) in Fulton County, Georgia, as the "Jerry Hoy Memorial Highway" to honor Jerry Hoy's community leadership. It recognizes his role in founding the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association, shaping the area's revitalization, and developing the historic district's master plan. The resolution directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the highway segment. This is a ceremonial designation with no new policy or financial impact, solely commemorating Mr. Hoy's contributions to the Atlanta neighborhood.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1431: Child custody; presumption of joint physical custody in divorce proceedings; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-9-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to establishment and review of child custody and visitation, so as to provide for a presumption of joint physical custody in divorce proceedings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1282: Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-3-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exclusions for certain offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age, so as to include the offense of aggravated sexual battery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 598: Elections and Primaries; nonemergency rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide that nonemergency rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; to provide that certain changes to election practices or procedures made by a local election superintendent within 180 days of an election shall not be effective for such election; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 599: Local Government Budgets and Audits; regulation of local governments in fiscal distress; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government budgets and audits, so as to provide for regulation of local governments in fiscal distress; to provide for criteria for identifying fiscal distress and audited financial reports; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1346: Georgia Maternal Mental Health Improvement Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; to provide for such screenings at specific points during and after pregnancy as deemed necessary by a physician or other healthcare provider; to provide for reports; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for maternal mental health screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 577: "Coordinated PFAS Remediation Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 12 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources and state government, respectively, so as to reserve to the state certain PFAS claims; to provide for enforcement of such claims by the division; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for the receipt and administration of lawsuit and settlement proceeds by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; to provide for reporting; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 583: False Advertising; any person, firm, or corporation to display all fees associated with a consumer transaction when displaying the total price of a good; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false advertising, so as to require any person, firm, or corporation to display all fees associated with a consumer transaction when displaying the total price of a good; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 600: "Georgia Corporate Power Reset Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to restrict the powers of business corporations, nonprofit corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies to only the powers the General Assembly expressly grants; to provide for purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1439: Georgia Surveillance Pricing Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit the use of surveillance pricing in retail food establishments subject to certain exceptions; to provide for limits on the use of electronic shelf labels; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 603: "Georgia Insurance Consumer and Policyholder Advocacy Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to increase transparency and accountability in the insurance industry and at the office of the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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