Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 207: Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 207 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and Businesses; a preclearance process in the licensing of individuals with criminal records who make application to or are investigated by certain licensing boards and commissions; create. Primary sponsor: Brian Strickland (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Blake Tillery (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Strickland (Republican); Matt Brass (Republican); Jason Anavitarte (Republican); Bill Cowsert (Republican); and 10 more.