Georgia CommonsHB 926: General Assembly; revise oath of office to require that members conduct themselves with civility
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action January 12, 2026 · Introduced
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House Bill 926
By: Representative Campbell of the 35th
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, so as to revise the oath of office to require that members conduct themselves with civility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 28-1-4, relating to form and administration of oath of office to members, as follows: "(a) In addition to any other oath prescribed by law, each Senator and Representative, before taking the seat to which elected, shall take the following oath: 'I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself with civility, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this state.'"
SECTION 2.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.