Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1201: Fire protection; compliance with safety standards for smoke detectors; provide
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1201 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire protection; compliance with safety standards for smoke detectors; provide. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units and exceptions, so as to provide for compliance with safety standards for smoke detectors; to provide for staggered compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper