Crimes and offenses; crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud; provide
In plain English Creates crimes of gift card theft, forgery, and fraud with specified penalties.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fraud and related offenses, so as to provide for the crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Banking and finance; licensing of payment stablecoin issuers; provisions
In plain English Creates a licensing system for payment stablecoin issuers, including examination procedures, fees, suspension and revocation rules, and cease and desist orders.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to provide for use of certain terms in the advertisement and place of business of licensed payment stablecoin issuers; to…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act; enact
In plain English Allows independent contractors to voluntarily contribute to portable benefit accounts without affecting their employment classification.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, so as to provide for portable benefit plans and portable benefit accounts for independent contractors; to provide for definitions; to…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Motor vehicles; personal delivery devices; revise operation procedures and restrictions
In plain English Revises operation procedures and restrictions for personal delivery devices.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2A of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to electric personal assistive mobility devices and personal delivery devices, so as to revise operation procedures and…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Forsyth County; State Court; add a judge
In plain English Adds one judge to the State Court of Forsyth County.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5579), so as…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Elections; "person" to include certain nonresidents; revise definition
In plain English Expands the definition of "person" in campaign finance law to include certain nonresidents and gives the State Ethics Commission investigatory powers over out-of-state persons and documents.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to revise the definition of "person" to include certain nonresidents of the state; to provide…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Aviation; prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration
In plain English Prohibits operating unmanned aircraft over prisons and requires warning signs, with exceptions and penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding aviation, so as to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration; to provide for…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-05
Completion Special Schools Act; certain local school systems to either be a party to a collaborative operating agreement with a completion special school or provide certain education programs and services; require
In plain English Requires local school systems to either partner with a completion special school or provide certain education programs for high school students.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31C of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Completion Special Schools Act," so as to require certain local school systems to either be a party to a collaborative…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-05 · 2026-05-05
The Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation, economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Rowen Foundation, Governor Brian P. Kemp, Gwinnett County, and key state partners for their collaborative leadership in advancing innovation, economic development, and workforce excellence in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-04-02
The transformative impact of blockchain technology; commend
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the transformative impact of blockchain technology; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-04-02
Thomas, Mr. Tim; commend
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Tim Thomas; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-04-02
State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require certain privately funded organizations that operate…
Passed one chamberHouse Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended · 2026-04-02
Nnanna, Vincent; Alpharetta High School; winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 110m hurdles; commend
A RESOLUTION commending Vincent Nnanna of Alpharetta High School for winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the 110m hurdles; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-31
Lambert High School Esports team; excellence and achievements of the 2025 GHSA State Championship; commend
A RESOLUTION recognizing the excellence and achievements of the 2025 GHSA State Championship Lambert High School Esports team; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-31
Gipson, Loni; Alpharetta High School; winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the high jump; commend
A RESOLUTION commending Loni Gipson of Alpharetta High School for winning the 2025 GHSA 6A Individual Track and Field State Championship in the high jump; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-03-31
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