Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 423: Government Transparency; campaign committees, independent committees, political action committees, and leadership committees from accepting contributions or donations from non-Georgia persons that exceed 50 percent of all contributions received; prohibit

Passed one chamber Last action March 31, 2026: House Tabled

Plain-language summary

SB 423 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Government Transparency; campaign committees, independent committees, political action committees, and leadership committees from accepting contributions or donations from non-Georgia persons that exceed 50 percent of all contributions received; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Tabled.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tim Bearden (Republican); Sam Watson (Republican); Rick Williams (Republican); Drew Echols (Republican); and 11 more.