Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 579
Professions and businesses; licensure to engage in trade; provisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Matt Reeves (Republican)
- Matt Hatchett (Republican)
- Marcus Wiedower
- Brian Prince (Democratic)
- Tim Fleming (Republican)
- Sandy Donatucci (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to revise provisions relating to licensure to engage in the practice of a profession, business, or trade in this state; to amend Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services, so as to conform a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date; 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, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #306 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 House | House Vote #201 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 9, 2025 · Senate
Act 89 - May 9, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 10, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 26, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 24, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 21, 2025 · House
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