Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 471: Education; requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property; eliminate automatic repeal provision

Passed one chamber Last action March 6, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

SB 471 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property; eliminate automatic repeal provision. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Drew Echols (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Greg Dolezal (Republican); Bo Hatchett (Republican); Ben Watson (Republican); Carden Summers (Republican); and 8 more.