Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1561: Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act; enact

Introduced Last action March 19, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 1561 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Student Journalist Press Freedom Restoration Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Akbar Ali (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic), Eric Gisler (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Ron Stephens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Akbar Ali (Democratic); Phil Olaleye (Democratic); Eric Gisler (Democratic); Bryce Berry (Democratic); and 1 more.