Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 614
Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jan Jones (Republican)
- Brad Thomas (Republican)
- Charles Martin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibited fireworks activities and application of noise ordinances, so as to authorize local governments to prohibit the use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; to provide for special event permits; to provide for definitions; 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, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 House | House Vote #315 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 20, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #262 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 House | House Vote #213 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Act 274 - May 14, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Mar 25, 2025 · House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 10, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 26, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 24, 2025 · House
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