Georgia CommonsBills and resolutions
Legislation from the 2025-2026 Regular Session with status, sponsors, and votes. Filter by chamber, type, and status, or search by bill number or title. Sorted by most recent activity.
HR1273: HR1273 Lauderdale, George and Sally; honoring the life and memory; condolences
A Georgia House resolution honors the life and memory of George and Sally Lauderdale of Jefferson County, recognizing their decades of ministry, education and community service.
SR709: SR709 Lazzara, Christopher M.; recognize
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Christopher M. Lazzara, a Jacksonville-area entrepreneur and philanthropist, for his business, educational, and charitable work.
SB467: SB467 Minors; procedures to validate the age of certain persons using any app; require
A Georgia Senate bill would require app store providers like Apple and Google to verify users' ages and get parental consent before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases, with the Attorney General enforcing the rules.
SR707: SR707 Georgia State University; recognize
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its academic rankings, research growth, and campus expansion during 2025.
SR714: SR714 Cole, Jesse and Emily; honor
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Jesse and Emily Cole, founders of the Savannah Bananas' Banana Ball, and their nonprofit Bananas Foster for raising awareness about foster care needs.
SB466: 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
A Georgia Senate bill would require public and private K-12 schools to install exterior key boxes so police and emergency responders can get quick access during emergencies, once state funding is provided.
SR713: SR713 Perry, Jr., Schley Louis; condolences
A Georgia Senate resolution honors the life of Schley Louis Perry, Jr., a longtime Colquitt County farmer and agricultural advocate who died in November 2025, and directs a copy be sent to his family.
SR708: SR708 Kluender, Dr. Randy; recognize
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends Dr. Randy Kluender, President of the Georgia School of Orthodontics, for his career in dental education and advocacy.
SR711: SR711 Spectrum News Georgia; recognize
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Spectrum News Georgia, a 24/7 local news network launched by Charter Communications in November 2025.
SR712: SR712 Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta; recognize
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes the 52nd anniversary of the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta and commends its role in building ties between Georgia and Japan.
SR710: SR710 Ross, Rick; recognize
A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross for his music, business ventures, and cultural influence, including his ties to Georgia.
HB1183: HB1183 Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States
A Georgia House bill would exempt pay earned from full-time active duty in the U.S. military from Georgia's state income tax, starting with the 2027 tax year.
HB1189: HB1189 Sexual offenses; offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults; prohibit prosecution
A Georgia House bill would add a new section to state law barring prosecution of consenting adults for sodomy, codifying a 1998 Georgia Supreme Court ruling that struck down the state's sodomy law as applied to private, consensual adult conduct.
HB1190: HB1190 Students and Teachers SPEAK Act; enact
A Georgia House bill, the Students and Teachers SPEAK Act, would create a formal process for a high school student to advise the State Board of Education and expand student advisory roles on local school boards.
HB1188: HB1188 Commerce and trade; encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties
A Georgia House bill would require landlords to disclose the full rental price upfront and would ban hidden fees on residential rentals, including hotels and short-term rentals, under the state's Fair Business Practices Act.
HB1194: HB1194 Insurance; clarify periods of time for transportation network company services
A Georgia House bill would redefine when insurance coverage rules for rideshare drivers apply, changing the start of one coverage period from when a driver accepts a ride request to when the rider actually gets in the vehicle.
SB86: SB86 Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises; authorize
A Georgia Senate bill would let liquor and package stores offer discounts, coupons, and rebates on alcohol sold for off-site consumption, and would double the number of in-store tasting events they can hold each year.
HB163: HB163 Food service establishments; certain food products be disclosed as containing cell cultured meat and plant based meat alternatives; require
A Georgia Senate committee substitute for HB 163 would require restaurants and other food service establishments to disclose on menus when a food item contains cell cultured meat, and bar labeling such items as conventional meat.
HR1249: HR1249 McQueen, Noah; work and leadership; commend
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Noah McQueen, founder of the nonprofit Lifting Our Voices, for his community work and leadership in the state.
HR1251: HR1251 Junior League Movement; occasion of its 125th anniversary and honoring its enduring legacy of developing women leaders and strengthening communities through volunteer service, civic engagement, and advocacy; recognize
A Georgia House resolution recognizes the Junior League Movement on its 125th anniversary, honoring its history of developing women leaders and volunteer service in communities across the state.