Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 590: Animal Protection; protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; strengthen

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 590 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Protection; protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; strengthen. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Sam Watson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Drew Echols (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Matt Brass (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Larry Walker (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Carden Summers (Republican); John Albers (Republican); Russ Goodman (Republican); Randy Robertson (Republican); and 27 more.