Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1237: Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1237 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026; enact. Primary sponsor: Eric Bell (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Doreen Carter (Democratic), Debra Bazemore (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 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 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to enact the "Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of a Producer Responsibility Advisory Board; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of recyclable covered materials lists and approved recycling processes; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of compostable covered materials lists; to provide for a reuse financial assistance program; to provide for the reduction of toxins in covered materials; to provide for certain reports; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rule making; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Doreen Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Debra Bazemore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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