Georgia Bill Tracking And State Guide
Everything you need to know to engage with the Senate and House
How does a bill become law in Georgia?
Step 1: Drafting the Idea
Citizens can start by discussing problems with their state legislators, who can help draft a bill if a new law is needed.
Step 2: Georgia General AssemblyThe legislator takes the idea to the Georgia General Assembly, where it is drafted into a bill by an attorney.
Step 3: Georgia State Legislative Session- First Reading: The bill is formally introduced on the first legislative day after it's filed.
- Committees: Bills are assigned to committees for discussion and amendments.
- Third Reading: After passing through committee, the bill moves to a Third Reading for debate.
- Vote #1: The originating house votes on the bill.
- Vote #2: If passed, the bill goes to the other chamber for another vote and potential amendments.
The governor has the option to sign, veto, or take no action on the bill. If signed, it becomes law; if vetoed, it can be overridden by a two-thirds majority. If no action is taken, it becomes law after 40 days.
Step 6: The Bill Becomes a LawOnce signed or not acted upon by the governor, the bill is printed and becomes effective on July 1 unless stated otherwise.
How can a member of the public get involved in the legislative process in Georgia?
A member of the public can get involved in the legislative process in Georgia by following these steps:
1. Identify a Problem: If you notice a problem regarding Georgia government or policies, you can reach out to your local Georgia State Senator or State Representative to express your concerns.
2. Contact Your Legislators: Share your idea or suggested solution with your legislators. They can help you work towards a resolution and might decide to draft a bill based on your input.
3. Engage with Committees: Once the bill is drafted and introduced, you can participate in the committee hearings where the bill is discussed. Committees often invite people to testify or share their opinions, so your voice could be heard during this critical stage.
4. Follow the Legislative Process: Stay informed about the bill's progress through the different stages: First Reading, Committee Discussion, Third Reading, and voting. You can attend sessions or follow updates online.
5. Advocate for Your Cause: You can advocate for your bill through various means, such as rallying support from the community, contacting other legislators, or utilizing social media to raise awareness.
How can FastDemocracy help me with that?
Tracking bills is hard, especially if you rely on state legislature websites, which are often hard to navigate. Thousands of bills get filed in Georgia every year (and about 180,000 bills nationwide). If you want to be an effective advocate, you need to know where legislation of interest stands, and act quickly.
FastDemocracy's free version allows you to track an unlimited number of bills - no strings attached. We'll send you a daily or weekly email on your priority bills and give you tools to research bills and legislators.
FastDemocracy Professional is for anyone who tracks bills in a professional capacity. It features
- real-time bill, amendment and hearing alerts
- automated reporting
- team collaboration
- bill tagging for clients and stakeholders
- bill similarity detection
- ...and much more
How do I track bills in Georgia?
1. Sign up here for a free FastDemocracy account.
2. Head to Tracked Topics to select issue areas you care about.
3. Use the search bar on top if you're looking for something specific.
4. Click "Track Bill" for any legislation you'd like to monitor a bit closer. That's how you add it to your Tracked Bills. You can also click on a bill to learn more, see the bill summary, most recent actions, votes, news and tweets. You can also contact legislators or share your bills on social media.
5. You can track an unlimited number of bills for free and we'll send you a daily or weekly email if your tracked legislation moves.
6. Do you need real-time alerts, outreach tools, bill lists, and professional functions? Then FastDemocracy Professional is the right fit for you.
7. Track bills on your smartphone using our free mobile app.
How do I find my local Georgia Senator and Representative?
You can use the Find Your Legislators tool to find them, see their voting records, and contact them.
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Most tracked bills in Georgia, 2025-2026 Regular Session
"Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act"; enact -- (H Rules, S Judiciary)
Last Action
Act 10
executive • Apr 21, 2025Latest Version
Civil Practice; substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; provide -- (H Rules, S Judiciary)
Last Action
Act 9
executive • Apr 21, 2025Latest Version
Private Review Agents; health insurers to implement and maintain a program that allows for the selective application of reductions in prior authorization requirements; provide -- (H Insurance, S Insurance and Labor)
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate • Apr 10, 2025Latest Version
Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions -- (H Governmental Affairs, S Judiciary)
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate • Apr 10, 2025Latest Version
Education; safety, health, and well-being of students and school communities; provide -- (H Education, S Judiciary)
Last Action
House Sent to Governor
House • Apr 09, 2025Latest Version
'Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act'; enact -- (H Education, S Education and Youth)
Last Action
Senate Sent to Governor
Senate • Apr 07, 2025Latest Version
Public Health, Department of; require healthcare providers, facilities, and pharmacies to provide the Maternal Mortality Review Committee with psychiatric or other clinical records -- (H Public and Community Health, S Health and Human Services)
Last Action
House Sent to Governor
House • Apr 07, 2025Latest Version
Local Governments; violation of the prohibition on immigration sanctuary policies; waive sovereign and governmental immunities -- (H Public Safety and Homeland Security, S Public Safety)
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House • Apr 04, 2025Latest Version
"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact -- (H Judiciary, S Judiciary)
Last Action
Act 6
executive • Apr 04, 2025Latest Version
Employees' Insurance and Benefits Plans; expenses for gender-affirming care under the state health benefit plan or with any state funds; prohibit coverage -- (H Health, S Insurance and Labor)
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House • Apr 04, 2025Latest Version
"Putting Georgia's Patients First Act"; enact -- (H Regulated Industries, S Health and Human Services)
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House • Apr 04, 2025Latest Version
Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80 -- (H Judiciary Non-Civil, S Rules)
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (Rules)
Senate • Mar 31, 2025Latest Version
"Ensuring Accountability for Illegal AI Activities Act"; enact -- (H Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, S Judiciary)
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
House • Mar 27, 2025Latest Version
Georgia Technology Authority; annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies; provide -- (H Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, S Science and Technology)
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
Senate • Mar 27, 2025Latest Version
"Georgia Consumer Privacy Protection Act"; enact -- (H Judiciary, S Economic Development and Tourism)
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House • Mar 27, 2025Latest Version
Insurance; require coverage for healthcare services for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders; provisions -- (H Insurance, S Insurance and Labor)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
Senate • Feb 26, 2025Latest Version
Commerce and Trade; private entities that employ certain AI systems to guard against discrimination caused by such systems; provide -- (S Economic Development and Tourism)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
Senate • Feb 13, 2025Latest Version
Jails; certain municipal corporations make municipal detention facilities or jails available for use by a sheriff; require -- (S Public Safety)
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
Senate • Feb 10, 2025Latest Version
Persons and their rights; life from the moment of conception is accorded same rights and protections guaranteed to all persons; provide -- (H Public and Community Health)
Last Action
House Second Readers
House • Jan 29, 2025Latest Version
"AI Accountability Act"; enact -- (S Economic Development and Tourism)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
Senate • Jan 28, 2025Latest Version
All Legislators in Georgia (Senator and Representative)
