Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 1254
Professions and businesses; move regulation of various professions from individual boards to Secretary of State
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Matt Reeves (Republican)
- Matt Hatchett (Republican)
- Will Wade (Republican)
- Brian Prince (Democratic)
- Devan Seabaugh (Republican)
- Matthew Gambill (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to move the regulation of various professions from individual boards to the Secretary of State; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to cemetery and funeral services; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Code Section 53-2-27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to DNA testing; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Title 43 and Code Section 12-8-107 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses; to amend Code Section 43-10A-5 of the O.C.G.A., relating to powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #851 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 27, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #835 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 House | House Vote #679 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Act 473 - May 11, 2026 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · House
House Sent to Governor - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Taken from Table - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 4, 2026 · House
House Withdrawn, Recommitted - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Withdrawn, Recommitted - Feb 24, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 11, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 10, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 9, 2026 · House
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