Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 553: Professions and Businesses; repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors and enact a new Chapter 14

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 553 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and Businesses; repeal Chapter 14, relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors and enact a new Chapter 14. Primary sponsor: Bo Hatchett (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Mike Hodges (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Steven McNeel (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bo Hatchett (Republican); Larry Walker (Republican); Bill Cowsert (Republican); Matt Brass (Republican); and 19 more.