Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1204: Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1204 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Gerald Greene (Republican), Dewey McClain (Democratic), Rick Townsend (Republican), Viola Davis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 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 Code Section 34-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prohibition of age discrimination in employment, so as to change the age of individuals protected by such prohibition; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Dewey McClain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“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