Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1049: Donation Without Hesitation Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1049 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Donation Without Hesitation Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Spencer Frye (Democratic), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Eric Gisler (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Bryce Berry (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 Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to limit criminal penalties and civil damages of donors and gleaners that donate food and organizations that accept food; to provide for construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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