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Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2025 · Introduced
Crimes and offenses; add certain facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the locations in which the carrying of weapons or long guns is prohibited
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would add certain fenced facilities of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority to the list of places where carrying weapons or long guns is banned under state law.
House Bill 472 By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Crowe of the 118th, Stephens of the 164th, Holcomb of the 101st, New of the 40th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, so as to add certain facilities of...
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-11-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons or long guns in unauthorized locations, is amended in subsection (b) by striking "or" at the end of paragraph (6), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of paragraph (7), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(8) Within facilities...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 3, 2026
House floor session, February 3, 2026 (legislative day 11)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed three bills: HB 350, allowing devices for safely surrendering newborns, by 168 to 0; HB 946, easing restrictions on removing feral hogs, with one opposing vote and an unclear spoken affirmative count; and HB 999, addressing magistrate court fees and a provision on nonpartisan judicial elections, by 160 to 4. The House also held first and second readings of numerous measures, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of recognition resolutions without objection. Members recognized firefighters, Girl Scouts, students, community organizations and other visitors. The House adjourned until February 4 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1127 by Representative Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th and others. The bill be titled an act to amend Part 2 of Article 4, Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to possession of dangerous weapons. Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1128 by...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee · March 5, 2026
House Governmental Affairs Committee, March 5, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved six bills: HB 467 on monument protection and relocation, HB 1482 on county use of Atlanta’s jail, HB 868 on health coverage for retiring county officers, HB 613 on apprenticeship information, HB 1227 on voter-registration notifications, and HB 1442 on limits to local development moratoriums. Members debated monument lawsuits, local control over jail facilities, retirement benefits and development decisions. The committee initially tabled HB 1482, then brought it back and approved it 9-4 without public testimony. It approved HB 467 6-5 after rejecting a naming amendment. Members amended HB 868 to include county commissioners and change coverage-administration provisions, and amended HB 1442 with changes suggested by the Georgia Municipal Association.
But, okay, I'll let you proceed to, uh, bring House Bill 1227. This is a bill we have heard in subcommittee, and, uh, go at, at your leisure, sir. All right. Yeah, this is LC474109S. Uh, this is a bill we've heard a couple times in subcommittee. Um, it's really just best described as a, as a voter service bill, is what I would say. Um, it's not a new...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · February 25, 2026
House Rules Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee set a supplemental calendar for that afternoon, placing HB 421, HB 1164, HB 1185, HB 1259, HB 1277, HB 942 and HB 1076 under modified structure, and HB 1070 under structured rules. Members objected to adding HB 1164, HB 1185 and HB 942, but the chair declared each approved after voice votes. The other listed bills were added without stated opposition. No bill provisions were presented or debated. The committee then adjourned.
Move. Second. Move and second. Any opposition? It's on.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 24, 2025 · Introduced
Georgia Gun Safe Act of 2025; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 601, the Georgia Gun Safe Act of 2025, would rewrite large parts of Georgia's gun laws, adding new bans, storage rules, a firearms registry, waiting periods and license changes affecting gun owners, sellers, minors and peace officers statewide.
(i) Carrying a weapon without a weapons carry license in violation of Code Section 16-11-126; or (ii) Carrying carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location in violation of Code Section 16-11-127 and has not been free of all restraint or supervision in connection therewith and free of any other conviction for at least five years immediately...
SECTION 9. Said article is further amended in said part by repealing in its entirety Code Section 16-11-130.1, relating to allowing personnel to carry weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions, and designating said Code section as reserved.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 6, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 6, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring bills before the House on crossover day, covering education, health, taxes, elections, courts, local government and other subjects. Members questioned proposals on development moratoriums, monument removal and lottery reserves for scholarships. Several bills had recently left other committees, and members said copies were missing from their materials. The chair said copies would be provided and that the committee expected to meet again later to set a supplemental calendar. No votes or calendar selections were recorded before adjournment.
1442 is not in the book. Okay. All right. Representative Evans has another question. Thank, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Sorry, I'm trying, just trying to keep up. You're good. Um, uh, back on House Bill 1227, I'm wondering if the reason that you weren't able to present it is because there was no notice that it was gonna be on the calendar. Were you even aware...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 18, 2025 · Introduced
True Campus Safety Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 469 would repeal Georgia laws that let certain school personnel carry weapons in school safety zones and at school functions, undoing an exception in the state's weapons law.
SECTION 2. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by repealing and reserving paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other...
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 16-11-130.1, relating to allowing personnel to carry weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 4, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to bring bills to the House floor on education, healthcare, taxes, public safety, local government and other subjects. Members questioned proposals on firearm rules, access to death recordings, district attorney pay, foreign funding disclosures and transit tax votes. The committee approved a substitute for HB 1138 restoring earlier language. It sent HB 947 back to Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and HB 490 back to Economic Development and Tourism. A motion to send HB 1386 back to committee failed. The committee then placed 14 bills on the day's floor calendar, including HB 1138 with the approved substitute. Members also questioned differences in how requests for changes were handled. The chair said the approaching legislative deadline limited time to return every proposed change to committee.
Um, this is just requiring all the schools, if they don't already have a safety program, um, for lock boxes, they're required to put lock boxes in there with a key or a key fob. If they have the electronic doors that open with a keypad or something, then they're fine. It's just, uh, requiring them to do that. Okay. I don't see any questions on that one...
Those opposed? It's on. 1220. 1220. House Bill 1275. Moved. Second. Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1284. Moved. Second. Have a move and second. Any opposition? It's on. House Bill 1302. Moved. Second. Move and second.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 30, 2025 · Introduced
Firearms; storage within a motor vehicle or vessel; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 207 would require Georgians who are not carrying a firearm on their person to keep it locked up when it's in a car or boat, instead of allowing free storage as current law does, and would apply that same locked-storage rule to the school safety zone exceptions.
SECTION 1. Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms, is amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) and subsections (g) and (h) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, exceptions for homes, motor...
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school, by revising paragraphs (7), (8), and (17) of subsection (c) as follows: "(7) A lawful weapons carrier when such person carries or picks up a student...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 2, 2026 · Introduced
Crimes; offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would make it a crime to possess parts that could be used to build or convert a gun into a machine gun, punishable by one to five years in prison, with an exemption for federally licensed manufacturers.
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "16-11-123.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'possession' means actual or constructive custody or control, including, but not limited to, manufacturing, obtaining, receiving, selling, offering for sale, or using. (b) No person shall have in his or her...
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended in Code Section 16-11-124, relating to exemptions from application of part, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(6) A manufacturer licensed and qualified to manufacture and maintain an inventory of machine guns under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 82 Stat. 1213-2 (18 U.S.C. Sections 921-934) and National...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 27, 2025 · Engrossed
Education; number of accumulated sick leave days for teachers and other school personnel; increase from three to five
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Senate committee substitute for HB 127 would bar Georgia public school districts and public colleges from promoting or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, despite the bill's original title about teacher sick leave.
(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to any policy, rule, regulation, or practice adopted or enforced by a local education agency or postsecondary institution relating to an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics program or to the design, designation, or use of a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area. (d)...
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2025, and shall apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year with respect to local education agencies and the 2025-2026 academic year with respect to postsecondary institutions.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026
House floor session, February 11, 2026 (legislative day 17)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed bills on delivery robots, completion schools, incest law, high school athlete compensation and oversight of executive agencies. Members also agreed to Senate changes to HB 117, concerning seafood labeling, and HB 414, concerning campaign finance rules. The House adopted HR 251, proposing a statewide vote on nonpartisan elections for probate judges. All recorded floor measures passed, with vote totals reported below. The session also included first and second readings, committee reports, recognition of the Georgia National Guard and other visitors, and adoption of honorary resolutions. The House adjourned until February 12 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1270 by Representative Hitchens of the 161st, Crowe of the 118th, McDonald of the 26th, Lumsden of the 12th, Werkheiser of the 157th. Bill will be titled an act to amend Article 2, Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to searches with warrants. Judiciary, non-civil.
House Bill 1271 by Representative Erwin of the 32nd, Townsend of the 179th, Wade of the 9th, Corbett of the 174th, Persinger of the 119th and others. A bill to be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-2-720 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to inspection of students' records by parents. Education. House Bill 1272 by Representative Jones...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 11, 2026 · Passed
Conservation and natural resources; increase project cost threshold for public roads or airports requiring environmental evaluations
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1277 would raise the cost threshold that triggers state environmental review for public road and airport projects from $100 million to $200 million, change several Department of Transportation reporting rules, and adjust electric vehicle charging definitions.
(v) Such further information as the department or the county or municipality may deem advisable as in the public interest. (2)(A) Such Any sale of property pursuant to this subsection may be made by the department or a county or municipality by listing the property through a real estate broker licensed under Chapter 40 of Title 43 who has a place of...
If the highest offer received to purchase such property is less than the appraised value of the property but within 15 percent of such value, the department, county, or municipality may accept such offer and convey the property in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section. (B) The department, county, or municipality shall provide...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 12, 2026
House floor session, February 12, 2026 (legislative day 18)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House marked Georgia Day and the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence with historical presentations and guest recognitions. Members adopted HR 999, encouraging anniversary observances, 162 to 0. The House passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, 161 to 2; HB 983 on prescribed burning, 162 to 0; HB 948 on foreclosure disclosures, 161 to 0; and SB 195 on pharmacists providing HIV prevention medicines, 155 to 7. Members also passed 13 uncontested local bills together, 158 to 0, heard first and second readings and committee reports, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. The House adjourned until February 17 at 10 a.m.
House Bill 1277 by Representative Barton of the 5th, Jasperse of the 11th, Campbell of the 171st, Hagan of the 156th, McDonald of the 26th, will be titled an act to amend article one of chapter 16 to title 12 and title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to environmental policy and highways. Transportation. House Bill 1278 by...
House Bill 1276 by Representative Newton of the 127th, Efstration of the 104th, Hawkins of the 27th, Cooper of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, will be titled an act to amend chapter four, title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance. Health.
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 6, 2026
House floor session, February 6, 2026 (legislative day 14)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed HB 945, covering banking rules and financial-fraud protections, 161 to 5; HB 980, creating a Georgia-Ireland trade commission, 166 to 2; and HB 629, addressing school defibrillator programs and bleeding-control kits, 168 to 0. The House also passed a group of local bills 165 to 0 and returned SB 348 to committee without objection. The clerk read new proposals, second readings and committee reports. Members recognized visitors, discussed heart-health awareness, honored a member's civil-rights service and offered memorial tributes. A group of recognition and memorial resolutions was adopted without objection. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on February 9.
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. House Bill 1226 by Representative Clark of the 100th, Smith of the 18th, Ridley of the 22nd, Powell of the 33rd, Bonner of the 73rd, and others. The bill be titled an act to amend article two, chapter three, title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to justification and excuse.
Judiciary Non-Civil. House Bill 1227 by Representative Gullett of the 19th, Fleming of the 114th, Momtahan of the 17th, Sainz of the 180th, Thomas of the 21st, and others. The bill to be entitled an act to amend chapter two, title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to elections and primaries generally.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 30, 2025 · Passed
Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol; 01/26 to 02/01/25; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House resolution recognizes January 26 to February 1, 2025 as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol, honoring the role of physician anesthesiologists in patient care.
House Resolution 127 By: Representatives Au of the 50th, Newton of the 127th, Hawkins of the 27th, Stephens of the 164th, and Efstration of the 104th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 26 to February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, physician anesthesiologists are responsible for patient...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 5, 2026 · Introduced
Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1207 would create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders in Georgia, maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and searchable on the GBI's website, starting with convictions in 2027.
SECTION 2. This Act shall apply to persons convicted of a domestic violence offense on or after January 1, 2027.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 6, 2025 · Passed
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; amend various titles
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 327 is a wide-ranging update to Georgia's trust, estate, and family law statutes that rewrites rules on trustees and trust directors, expands legal recognition for children born from assisted reproduction, and raises the dollar amount probate judges can distribute for minors.
SECTION 9. Code Section 15-9-127 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts and probate court jurisdiction, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(d) In a proceeding in the probate court under subsection (a) of this Code section, service of summons, notice, or process may be made...
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Article 2 of Chapter 11, the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," to read as follows: "19-11-82. Nothing in this article shall be applied or construed to abrogate or limit: (1) The jurisdiction of a probate court or a superior court under Code Section 53-2-20 to resolve...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 10, 2026 · Passed
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors or omissions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): This is the annual Georgia Code Revision Commission bill that fixes typos, punctuation, cross-references, and outdated terms across dozens of titles of the Official Code of Georgia and formally reenacts the entire Code for 2026.
SECTION 9. Reserved.
SECTION 10. Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended in: (1) Code Section 10-1-411, relating to prohibited activities by multilevel distribution company or participant in marketing program and disclosure statement, by inserting a comma following "company)" in subparagraph (b)(8)(A). (2) Code Section...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 17, 2026 · Introduced
Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would require every public and private K-12 school to install a key box giving local law enforcement quick access to campus buildings during emergencies, unless the school already has an equivalent rapid-access program.
The House Committee on Education offers the following substitute to HB 1327: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and...
SECTION 1. Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "20-2-1187. (a) Unless a local board of education or other governing body has implemented a documented and formal process for the implementation of a rapid...
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