Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 118: Education; revise requirements of child care learning centers and family child care learning homes
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 118 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; revise requirements of child care learning centers and family child care learning homes. Primary sponsor: Rick Townsend (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): 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 1A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to early care and learning, so as to revise the requirements of child care learning centers and family child care learning homes; to require that such centers and homes maintain at least one portable airway clearance device; to require that certain employees of such centers and homes be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Mark Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
“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