Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1038: Georgia Promise Scholarship Act; repeal Article 2 of Chapter 2B; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1038 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Promise Scholarship Act; repeal Article 2 of Chapter 2B; provide. Primary sponsor: Floyd Griffin (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for the repeal of Article 2 of Chapter 2B, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; to provide for the holding of an advisory referendum election to determine whether the qualified electors of the State of Georgia desire the repeal of the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act"; to provide for legislative control and review with respect to providing for the appropriation and use of state funds for education to be used for qualified education expenses; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd Griffin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper