Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
In plain English Revises requirements for reporting child abuse, including definitions and use of a secure web-based reporting platform.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide…
VetoedVeto V7 · 2026-05-12
Sexual offenses; modify penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to modify the penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Public utilities; authorize certain Tier 2 local exchange companies to elect to become subject to rate of return regulation
In plain English Allows certain Tier 2 local exchange companies to choose rate of return regulation and removes a time limit on Universal Access Fund distributions.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telecommunications and competition development, so as to authorize certain Tier 2 local exchange companies to elect to become subject…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Domestic relations; safe places for newborns; revise provisions
In plain English Allows ambulance services to accept custody of newborns left at safe places and establishes specifications for newborn safety devices.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to revise provisions relating to safe places for newborns; to authorize ambulance services to accept physical custody of a newborn; to…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Pike County; ad valorem tax; increase amount of homestead exemption for residents who are totally disabled
In plain English Increases the homestead tax exemption for totally disabled Pike County residents, with higher amounts for longer-term residents, subject to referendum approval.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from all Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents of that county who are totally disabled, approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5732), so…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Pike County; ad valorem tax; increase amount of homestead exemption for residents who are senior citizens
In plain English Increases the homestead property tax exemption for Pike County senior citizens, with higher amounts for longer-term residents, subject to voter approval.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a homestead exemption from Pike County ad valorem taxes for county purposes for certain residents of that county who are 65 years of age or over, approved May 13, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002,…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Veterinarians; authorize licensed veterinary technicians to administer antirabies vaccinations to animals
In plain English Allows licensed veterinary technicians to give rabies vaccinations to animals under a veterinarian's direct supervision.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 31 and Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of rabies and veterinarians and veterinary technicians, respectively, so as to authorize licensed veterinary technicians…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund; authorize creation – CA
In plain English Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize creation of the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund.
Official synopsis: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize creation of the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Veterinarians; practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; revise provisions
In plain English Allows veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide remote triage and telemedicine services under revised regulations.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telemedicine by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise provisions relating to the practice and provision of veterinary…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Spalding County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
In plain English Allows Spalding County's Magistrate Court to assess and collect a technology fee for authorized uses.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Spalding County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Spalding County; Probate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
In plain English Allows Spalding County's Probate Court to charge a technology fee and use it for authorized purposes.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Probate Court of Spalding County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Spalding County; State Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee
In plain English Allows Spalding County State Court to assess and collect a technology fee for authorized uses.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the State Court of Spalding County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act; enact
In plain English Allows pharmacists to dispense and administer certain hormonal contraceptives, requires insurers to cover minimum amounts of contraceptives, and provides liability protections under certain circumstances.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to practice of pharmacy, so as to authorize pharmacists in certain circumstances to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives or administer injectable hormonal contraceptives; to amend…
Became lawEffective Date 2027-01-01 · 2026-05-11
Spalding County Water Authority Act; enact
In plain English Renames the Spalding County Water and Sewerage Facilities Authority, revises its membership and compensation, and updates its powers and enforcement procedures.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Spalding County Water and Sewerage Facilities Authority, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4987), as amended, so as to rename the authority; to revise the membership and compensation of the…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Barnesville, City of; city council; change description of election districts
In plain English Changes the election district boundaries for Barnesville city council members.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Barnesville, approved March 11, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 3865), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3510), so…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
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