Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 417: Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization and bargain collectively with the state; authorize

In committee Last action January 27, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 417 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization and bargain collectively with the state; authorize. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nikki Merritt (Democratic); Harold Jones (Democratic); Nan Orrock (Democratic); Sheikh Rahman (Democratic); and 9 more.