Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 55
"Dignity and Pay Act"; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Billy Hickman (Republican)
- Sonya Halpern (Democratic)
- Jason Esteves
- Shawn Still (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- Clint Dixon (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to phase out the payment of subminimum wage to persons with disabilities; to repeal provisions concerning exemptions to the state minimum wage law for persons with disabilities; to provide that no employer shall utilize a certificate issued by the United States Department of Labor pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 214(c) to pay individuals with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 House | House Vote #280 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 3, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #123 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2025 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Act 46 - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 18, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 18, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 13, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Mar 4, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Mar 3, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted - Mar 3, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 28, 2025 · Senate
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