Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1210: Courts; protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1210 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; provide. Primary sponsor: Noelle Kahaian (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Dale Washburn (Republican), Josh Bonner (Republican). 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 Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to dependency proceedings, so as to provide for protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to child abuse, so as to provide for protections for children who adopt an identity that differs from their sex; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to social services, so as to provide for the right to exercise religious beliefs or other strongly held beliefs of certain caregivers; to provide for certification; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide limitations for state employees and contractors regarding a parent-child relationship; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
“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