Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1373: Gambling; criminal prohibitions on gambling for coin operated amusement machines; revise certain exceptions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1373 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gambling; criminal prohibitions on gambling for coin operated amusement machines; revise certain exceptions. Primary sponsor: Jordan Ridley (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Demetrius Douglas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to gambling, so as to revise certain exceptions from the criminal prohibitions on gambling for coin operated amusement machines; to expand such exceptions to coin operated amusement machines that may be operated for the play of poker, blackjack, any other card game, or keno; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Demetrius Douglas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“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